Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution as we pioneer breakthrough technologies for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking visionary Futurist Innovation Strategists to architect the next generation of digital experiences, sustainable solutions, and human-machine collaboration paradigms. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape industries while working with Nobel laureates, NASA engineers, and disruptive startups in our Austin innovation hub.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive market models and scenario-planning frameworks for 2026 technology adoption curves
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum-integrated AI systems and biotech interfaces
- Establish strategic partnerships with DARPA, MIT Media Lab, and global think tanks
- Architect ethical governance frameworks for autonomous systems and neuro-interfaces
- Deliver executive briefings to Fortune 500 boards on emerging tech disruption vectors
- Curate annual 'Future Forward' summit with 500+ industry leaders
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or Emerging Technologies
- 10+ years in strategic foresight with proven impact on billion-dollar innovations
- Published research in Nature Futures or similar high-impact journals
- Expertise in quantum computing, synthetic biology, or neuromorphic engineering
- Portfolio of implemented future-shaping initiatives (e.g., launched 3+ moonshot projects)
- Security clearance for national innovation ecosystem collaboration