Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality at Horizon Labs, where we're building the future today. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of technological foresight, strategic acumen, and cross-industry synthesis to position us at the forefront of human progress.
Join our elite cadre of future architects in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem, where your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar R&D initiatives. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and government futurists to transform speculative concepts into market-disrupting realities.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and map technological, social, and economic trends through 2026+ horizon scanning
- Develop strategic frameworks for emerging domains (quantum computing, neurotech, climate AI)
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with C-suite executives and board members
- Author white papers that define industry roadmaps and influence policy discussions
- Partner with R&D teams to validate speculative concepts against market viability
- Curate and analyze global innovation ecosystems from Tokyo to Tel Aviv
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting at Fortune 500 level
- Published author in peer-reviewed futures journals or top-tier tech publications
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech verticals (quantum, biotech, climate tech)
- Proven ability to translate complex systems into actionable business strategies
- Experience with scenario modeling tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Delphi Method)
- Portfolio demonstrating trend prediction accuracy (min 85% verified track record)