Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a forward-thinking pioneer to decode emerging trends, develop next-generation frameworks, and lead transformative initiatives that will redefine industries by 2026. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to shape our 5-year innovation roadmap, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and behavioral science to solve humanity's most pressing challenges.
At Horizon Labs, we blend quantum computing, biotechnology, and AI ethics to create sustainable solutions for a post-2026 world. Your strategic insights will directly influence our $2B R&D portfolio and position us as the vanguard of technological evolution. This hybrid role offers unparalleled autonomy to experiment with emerging paradigms while mentoring our next generation of futurists.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 market disruptions using trend analysis and scenario planning
- Architect cross-industry innovation frameworks integrating Web3, neurotech, and climate adaptation
- Lead moonshot projects with 10+ cross-functional teams to prototype 2026-ready solutions
- Present quarterly strategic foresight reports to the Board of Directors with actionable recommendations
- Establish partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and other future-focused institutions
- Mentor junior strategists in foresight methodologies and emerging technology assessment
- Curate annual 'FutureProof Summit' showcasing 2026 innovation roadmaps for industry leaders
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles with Fortune 500 companies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology) and their societal impacts
- Proven track record of developing and implementing 5+ year strategic roadmaps
- Published thought leadership in futurist publications (e.g., Futures Journal, HBR Innovation Hub)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- Proficiency in foresight tools (Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method, Causal Layered Analysis)
- Experience securing $5M+ budgets for experimental innovation initiatives
- Fluency in at least one strategic modeling language (System Dynamics, Agent-Based Modeling)