Job Description
Shape the future at HorizonShift Labs as we pioneer the next generation of human-technology symbiosis. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap and lead humanity's transition into the post-quantum era. This role merges cutting-edge trend analysis with ethical foresight to transform sci-fi concepts into tangible business blueprints.
You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, quantum computing pioneers, and neuroscientists to decode emergent paradigms in biotechnology, AI consciousness, and sustainable space colonization. Your insights will directly influence product development for our flagship 'NeuroCloud' platform that's set to redefine human cognition by 2026.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech convergence points (quantum AI, synthetic biology, neural interfaces) to build 2026 strategic scenarios
- Develop ethical frameworks for autonomous systems deployment in regulated industries
- Lead cross-functional workshops mapping disruption vectors for Fortune 500 partners
- Produce annual 'State of the Future' reports with predictive market models
- Design resilience protocols for global supply chains during technological singularity transition
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon-scanning methodologies and pattern recognition
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or Cognitive Science (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years experience in strategic foresight with 3+ at Fortune 100 level
- Published research on AI ethics or post-human evolution in peer-reviewed journals
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (STEEP-LE, Delphi Method) and trend analytics platforms
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 5-year+ predictions validated by market outcomes
- Deep understanding of quantum computing implications and post-scarcity economics
- Certification in Global Business Network's Strategic Foresight methodology