Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap and lead humanity's next technological evolution. This pivotal role demands radical thinking, cross-industry collaboration, and the ability to translate future possibilities into actionable blueprints. You'll work directly with C-suite executives and global research partners to shape how humanity adapts to quantum computing, climate resilience, and AI symbiosis.
Our culture rewards intellectual curiosity and bold experimentation. As a thought leader at Horizon Labs, you'll pioneer frameworks for exponential growth while maintaining ethical guardrails for emerging technologies. This is more than a job—it's your chance to define the decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 technology impact forecasts with quantitative models
- Lead cross-functional workshops mapping future scenarios for Fortune 500 clients
- Author white papers on human-AI coevolution and post-scarcity economics
- Represent Horizon Labs at global forums like Davos and World Economic Summits
- Curate a 50-person futurist network spanning academia, government, and industry
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous system deployment by 2026
- Drive innovation sprints on climate adaptation technologies and space colonization
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent discipline with 8+ years experience
- Published portfolio in peer-reviewed journals on exponential technology trends
- Proven track record advising C-suite on strategic transformation initiatives
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, causal layered analysis)
- Deep understanding of quantum computing, synthetic biology, and climate tech
- Exceptional public speaking skills with 50+ keynote presentations globally
- Fluency in futures modeling tools (e.g., Trendalyzer, Cassandra)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ major organizational transformation successes