Job Description
Join HorizonShift Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Lead to architect our roadmap for the next generation of human-machine symbiosis. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight to navigate emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions. You'll lead cross-functional teams in prototyping solutions for 2026's most pressing challenges while maintaining our position as innovation pioneers. Our culture thrives on audacious thinking – here, your ideas become reality.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026's technological convergence (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Design strategic frameworks for ethical autonomous systems deployment
- Lead scenario-planning initiatives for climate adaptation solutions
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype next-gen human-computer interfaces
- Present foresight findings to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Establish partnerships with academic futurism programs
- Mentor junior strategists in emerging trend analysis
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future scenarios into actionable business strategies
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Published research in futurism or systems thinking (peer-reviewed journals)
- Experience leading global teams across cultural and regulatory boundaries
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning)