Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation as a 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking visionary thinkers to architect the next generation of human-tech symbiosis. This pivotal role bridges quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable design to redefine industries by 2026. Work in our state-of-the-art Silicon Valley campus where your insights will shape Fortune 500 roadmaps and emerging policy frameworks. Enjoy unparalleled autonomy, cutting-edge research stipends, and equity in our moonshot ventures.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology impact roadmaps for clients across biotech, clean energy, and neurotech sectors
- Lead cross-disciplinary workshops synthesizing quantum computing, AR/VR, and climate modeling breakthroughs
- Produce annual Horizon Scan 2026 reports predicting paradigm shifts in human-machine collaboration
- Advocate ethical AI governance frameworks for autonomous systems deployment
- Partner with venture teams to incubate exponential startups targeting 2026 market opportunities
- Design resilience strategies for infrastructure and workforce adaptation in exponential change
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in technology forecasting with demonstrable 2020s foresight accuracy
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Published thought leadership on human-AI coevolution scenarios
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Portfolio of 2026+ impact projects with measurable outcomes
- Certification in Future-Focused Design (FFD) or equivalent