Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's solutions. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. Shape how industries adapt to exponential technologies while leading cross-functional innovation sprints in our Austin hub.
This role blends deep technological foresight with business strategy, requiring you to identify paradigm shifts, quantify market implications, and prototype future scenarios. Collaborate with quantum computing researchers, neurotech pioneers, and climate AI teams to build the next generation of human-centered solutions.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech convergence signals to build predictive frameworks for 2026 market landscapes
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 partners
- Develop patent-pending methodologies for exponential trend quantification
- Architect innovation blueprints integrating quantum, biotech, and climate AI intersections
- Present disruption roadmaps at premier global tech summits (Web Summit, CES, etc.)
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon scanning and strategic foresight techniques
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech strategy
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals (e.g., Futures, Technological Forecasting)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative field
- Portfolio demonstrating trend-forecasting accuracy (min 85% validation rate)
- Expertise in exponential technologies: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI frameworks
- Proficiency in foresight tools: Delphi method, cross-impact matrices, causal layered analysis
- Experience scaling strategic roadmaps from concept to $100M+ market impact