Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap, transforming cutting-edge concepts into actionable business frameworks. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate technological disruptions, market shifts, and emerging opportunities that will redefine industries.
Our San Francisco headquarters embodies startup agility combined with Fortune 500 resources. You'll access state-of-the-art labs, cross-functional teams across AI, biotech, and quantum computing, and a culture that rewards bold thinking. This is your chance to shape the future of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual Horizon Reports forecasting technological and societal trends through 2026
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite decision-making in volatile markets
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering, product, and research teams
- Establish KPIs for emerging technology adoption and ROI measurement
- Present strategic briefings to investors and board members on future-proofing initiatives
- Build and manage a global network of futurist thought leaders and academic partners
- Author white papers on ethical implications of exponential technologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or corporate R&D leadership
- Proven track record of publishing influential trend analyses (portfolio required)
- Expertise in at least two emerging domains: AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology, or climate tech
- Experience with scenario modeling tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Delphi Method)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into strategic business imperatives