Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and architect the technological landscape of tomorrow. We're seeking visionary pioneers to decode emerging trends and build roadmaps for the next frontier of innovation. This role blends deep technical foresight with strategic execution to position our clients at the vanguard of progress.
At Horizon Labs, we thrive at the intersection of imagination and implementation. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, AI pioneers, and sustainability leaders to transform theoretical possibilities into market-ready solutions. Our culture rewards intellectual courage and bold experimentation.
Responsibilities
- Architect 5-year innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead horizon scanning for quantum computing, neurotech, and climate tech
- Develop patentable frameworks for emerging market disruptions
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite executives and government bodies
- Manage cross-disciplinary teams of PhD researchers and engineers
- Author white papers on paradigm-shifting technologies
- Curate annual 'Future Forward' conference for industry leaders
Qualifications
- PhD in Futurism, Systems Theory, or equivalent field experience
- 10+ years in strategic consulting or R&D leadership
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals (Nature, Science, etc.)
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools and trend analysis methodologies
- Portfolio of implemented future-strategy projects with measurable impact
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, energy)
- Certification in Systems Thinking or Futures Studies