Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role blends deep technical foresight with business acumen to transform futuristic concepts into actionable strategies. Work alongside Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco campus, where we're redefining human potential through quantum computing, biotechnology, and AI symbiosis.
As a cornerstone of our C-Suite Innovation Council, you'll shape how 10M+ users interact with 2026's technological landscape. Enjoy unparalleled resources, flexible remote work options, and a culture that celebrates intellectual curiosity. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to literally write the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies with 3-7 year adoption curves
- Develop 'Future State' frameworks for enterprise clients across healthcare, fintech, and climate sectors
- Produce quarterly '2026 Impact Briefs' for executive stakeholders and board members
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-gen human-AI interfaces
- Represent Horizon Labs at global futurist forums and Davos-style summits
- Mentor junior futurists through our 'Future Leaders' program
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent strategic foresight certification
- 10+ years experience in strategic innovation at Fortune 500 or unicorn startups
- Published portfolio of trend analysis with 85%+ prediction accuracy
- Expertise in quantum computing, synthetic biology, or neurotech convergence
- Proven ability to translate complex futures into executable business strategies
- Speaker credentials at 3+ major global innovation conferences
- Proficiency in futures mapping tools (e.g., Foresight Platform, Trendalyzer)