Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of innovation shaping 2026. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends, architect next-generation strategies, and lead cross-functional teams in transforming futuristic concepts into tangible realities. This pivotal role combines deep technical acumen with strategic foresight to redefine industries.
Our culture thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and audacious thinking. You'll work alongside Nobel laureates, AI pioneers, and design thinkers in our state-of-the-art innovation hub, where your insights directly impact global markets.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives identifying disruptive technologies and societal shifts through 2030
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for autonomous systems, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Architect strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients navigating 2026 digital transformation
- Direct cross-functional R&D teams prototyping next-gen human-AI interfaces
- Publish thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals and industry summits
- Secure $5M+ in innovation grants through NSF and DARPA partnerships
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or Computational Social Science
- 8+ years experience in strategic foresight at Fortune 100 or Big Tech
- Published research on AI ethics, climate tech, or neuro-symbolic integration
- Expertise in predictive modeling using TensorFlow/PyTorch and network analysis
- Proven track record of scaling innovations from concept to market deployment
- Fluency in Mandarin and Spanish for global stakeholder engagement
- Active clearance for federal innovation programs