Job Description
Shape the future at Horizon Labs, where we're pioneering breakthrough technologies for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead our forward-thinking initiatives, blending cutting-edge research with practical business applications. Join our elite team in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem to develop transformative solutions that redefine industries. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to work with quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech while influencing global innovation roadmaps.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends and market disruptions to inform 2026+ strategic roadmaps
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate next-generation product concepts
- Develop scenario-planning models for global tech adoption and regulatory shifts
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype and validate futuristic concepts
- Present strategic insights to C-suite executives and external stakeholders
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and industry pioneers
- Produce whitepapers and thought leadership on future tech ecosystems
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Innovation, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Deep knowledge of quantum computing, AI, and biotech advancements
- Proven ability to translate complex concepts into actionable strategies
- Experience with stakeholder management and executive communication
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., CFP) preferred
- Portfolio of published futurist work or strategic frameworks