Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of innovation as we shape tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking visionary 2026 Futurist Strategists to decode emerging trends, architect next-generation solutions, and drive paradigm-shifting initiatives. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable strategy development for Fortune 500 clients across AI, biotech, and quantum computing domains.
Positioned in our San Francisco Innovation Hub, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, industry disruptors, and patent-holding engineers to transform theoretical possibilities into market-ready frameworks. Enjoy unparalleled resources, flexible hybrid work, and participation in exclusive global foresight summits.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives identifying 2026+ technology convergence points
- Develop strategic roadmaps for AI-human symbiosis and quantum-resistant infrastructure
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for climate adaptation and sustainable futures
- Facilitate C-suite workshops on exponential technology adoption pathways
- Author white papers on neuro-interfaces and decentralized autonomous organizations
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints with MIT and Stanford research partners
- Quantify emerging market opportunities using predictive analytics and simulation modeling
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent strategic foresight certification
- 5+ years in strategic planning at Big Tech or advanced research institutions
- Published work on exponential technologies or disruptive innovation patterns
- Expertise in scenario planning tools and trend impact analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of quantum computing, synthetic biology, and AGI implications
- Experience presenting to executive audiences on long-term technology trajectories
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ implemented future-focused strategic initiatives