Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Vision Labs as we shape the future of human experience. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, design next-generation solutions, and lead transformative projects that will redefine how humanity interacts with technology. This role blends deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to solve complex challenges at the intersection of AI, biotechnology, and societal evolution.
Why This Role Matters: You'll be at the forefront of innovation, influencing product roadmaps and strategic initiatives that will impact billions. Our Austin-based hub offers unparalleled collaboration opportunities with world-class researchers and industry disruptors.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and synthesize global megatrends across technology, economics, and culture to identify 2026+ opportunities
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for emerging technologies (quantum computing, neuro-interfaces, synthetic biology)
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable product roadmaps
- Produce high-impact trend reports and predictive models for executive stakeholders
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and validate future-facing solutions
- Represent the company at global futurist forums and industry summits
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in trend analysis or strategic planning at tech-forward organizations
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling skills with ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or thought leadership
- Experience with predictive modeling tools (e.g., Delphi methods, causal layered analysis)