Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's technological landscape today. We're seeking visionary minds to decode emerging trends, develop long-term innovation roadmaps, and pioneer solutions that will define the next decade. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to position our company at the forefront of technological evolution.
You'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to anticipate societal shifts, technological disruptions, and market opportunities spanning quantum computing, biotech integration, and AI-human symbiosis. Our Austin-based hub offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical concepts into actionable frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026+ technology roadmaps using trend analysis and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities in emerging sectors
- Produce high-impact foresight reports for C-suite stakeholders and investors
- Design innovation frameworks for next-generation human-AI collaboration systems
- Partner with R&D to prototype solutions addressing 2026 market needs
- Establish KPIs for measuring long-term technological preparedness
- Represent the company at global futurism forums and tech summits
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Systems Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, biotech, AGI)
- Proven ability to translate complex scenarios into executable strategies
- Published research on technological singularity or societal transformation
- Experience with horizon scanning methodologies and Delphi techniques
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating visionary concepts
- Portfolio demonstrating 10+ year technological forecasting projects