Job Description
Shape tomorrow today at Horizon Labs. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging technologies and architect our next-gen innovation roadmap. Join our elite team at the intersection of biotech, AI, and sustainable tech to define the future of human progress.
This pivotal role requires you to peer beyond the horizon, identify paradigm shifts, and translate foresight into actionable strategy. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley disruptors to build what's next.
Why Join Us?
- Lead moonshot projects with $50M+ R&D budgets
- Access to our quantum computing lab and bio-simulation centers
- Equity in breakthrough ventures incubated internally
Responsibilities
- Map 2026 technology landscape across 15+ emerging sectors
- Develop patent-pending innovation frameworks for exponential growth
- Partner with C-suite to embed foresight into corporate strategy
- Curate annual 'Future Forward' summit for industry leaders
- Lead cross-functional 'Horizon Scanning' task forces
- Author white papers cited by World Economic Forum
- Mentor next-gen futurists in our Future Leaders program
Qualifications
- 15+ years in innovation strategy or futurism
- Published research in Nature/Science on tech forecasting
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic bio)
- Proven track record of commercializing futuristic concepts
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field
- Deep network with DARPA, Singularity University, and MIT Media Lab
- Fluency in scenario planning and strategic foresight methodologies