Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the technological landscape of tomorrow. We're seeking visionary innovators who thrive at the intersection of emerging tech and human potential. This role empowers you to shape our R&D roadmap, anticipate paradigm shifts, and lead groundbreaking initiatives that redefine industries. Collaborate with Nobel laureates, patent disruptors, and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art innovation campus. Enjoy unparalleled resources, flexible autonomy, and a culture that celebrates audacious thinking.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional teams executing moonshot projects targeting 2026 technological inflection points
- Conduct horizon-scanning analyses of emerging threats and opportunities in global tech ecosystems
- Design ethical frameworks for next-gen automation and human-machine augmentation systems
- Present findings to C-suite executives and board members with data-driven impact assessments
- Partner with venture capital arm to scout and integrate breakthrough startups into our ecosystem
- Author whitepapers on future-proofing methodologies for Fortune 500 clients
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or Computational Science
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, R&D leadership, or emerging tech consulting
- Published research on singularity economics, AGI alignment, or climate-resilient tech
- Expertise in scenario planning tools (e.g., Delphi method, cross-impact matrices)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful implementation of futuristic initiatives
- Deep understanding of Web3, neurotech, and synthetic biology convergence points
- Fluency in forecasting APIs and predictive modeling platforms