Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today at Horizon Labs. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. Join a cutting-edge team redefining technological boundaries in AI, biotechnology, and sustainable innovation. This pivotal role demands radical imagination combined with executable strategy to position our industry leadership in the next paradigm shift.
As a core member of our executive think tank, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and UN sustainability advisors. Enjoy unparalleled resources including our quantum computing lab and orbital research facilities. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion dollar investments and shape global policy frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026-2030 strategic foresight framework using scenario planning and horizon scanning
- Lead cross-disciplinary task forces in quantum computing, synthetic biology, and climate tech convergence
- Produce actionable white papers for C-suite and board-level decision making
- Establish partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and World Economic Forum
- Design ethics protocols for emerging technologies with UN advisory board
- Mentor next-generation futurists through our Horizon Academy program
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent interdisciplinary field
- 10+ years in strategic foresight with Fortune 500 or governmental policy impact
- Published author in peer-reviewed futures journals or MIT Technology Review
- Expertise in exponential technologies and Kardashev scale applications
- Proven track record of implementing 5+ year strategic roadmaps
- Security clearance for classified innovation projects
- Fluency in 3+ languages including Mandarin and Arabic