Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we pioneer the next wave of technological evolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging trends, design forward-thinking roadmaps, and lead cross-functional teams to turn futuristic concepts into reality. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled opportunities to shape industries while collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential growth, this is your moment to define tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Forecast disruptive trends in AI, biotech, and quantum computing through rigorous data modeling and scenario planning
- Develop strategic blueprints for 2026+ product roadmaps aligned with exponential growth patterns
- Lead innovation sprints with R&D teams to prototype and validate future-forward concepts
- Partner with C-suite executives to integrate foresight into corporate strategy and investment decisions
- Author thought leadership publications on technological singularity impacts and mitigation strategies
- Curate and host high-stakes 'Future Vision' workshops with Fortune 500 partners
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent strategic discipline
- 5+ years experience in innovation strategy at tech-forward organizations (FAANG or scale-up preferred)
- Proven track record of launching exponential-growth initiatives with measurable ROI
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (AGI, synthetic biology, quantum computing)
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario planning capabilities
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation (IEEE, MIT Tech Review, etc.)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-concept implementations reaching market maturity