Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts for 2026 and beyond. You'll architect innovation roadmaps that transform industries and shape human progress in an era of unprecedented change.
This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight, working with Fortune 500 clients to identify disruptive opportunities and mitigate existential risks. Our team operates at the intersection of quantum computing, biotech, and AI ethics – where today's science fiction becomes tomorrow's reality.
Responsibilities
- Analyze technological convergence patterns and market signals to forecast 2026+ industry disruptions
- Develop strategic innovation frameworks for C-suite executives in finance, healthcare, and energy sectors
- Lead scenario-planning workshops that simulate global systemic risks and opportunities
- Author white papers on quantum-secure cryptography and neural-interface adoption curves
- Collaborate with MIT and Stanford researchers on next-generation human-machine symbiosis
- Design ethical governance protocols for AGI deployment and synthetic biology commercialization
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology research
- Proven track record of predicting market shifts (portfolio required)
- Expertise in exponential technology trends (quantum, AI, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications
- Experience with Delphi methodology and cross-disciplinary scenario modeling
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Technology Assessment preferred