Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect sustainable pathways for emerging technologies. This pivotal role blends predictive analytics with human-centered design to shape industries before they transform. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, climate engineers, and neuroscientists to develop frameworks that solve 2030 challenges today. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, help us build the blueprint for humanity's next chapter.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum AI, synthetic biology, climate tech) to map 2026 industry disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients navigating exponential change
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-proof strategies
- Author predictive whitepapers published in MIT Technology Review and Future Journal
- Design ethical guardrails for autonomous systems and AI governance
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon scanning methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Published research on exponential technologies or climate adaptation
- Expertise in scenario modeling tools (e.g., Kumu.io, Causal Mapping)
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., WFS Professional)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-strategy implementations
- Fluency in Spanish or Mandarin for global stakeholder engagement