Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of innovation as we prepare for the transformative landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategy Futurist to architect tomorrow's solutions today. This role demands strategic foresight, technological fluency, and the ability to translate emerging trends into actionable business frameworks. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop roadmaps that position our clients as industry pioneers in the coming decade.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers a dynamic environment where your ideas will directly shape products impacting billions. We provide competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that celebrates bold thinking. If you're passionate about solving future challenges before they emerge, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological and societal trends
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) for market disruption potential
- Lead scenario planning workshops to identify future risks and opportunities
- Partner with R&D to prototype solutions for 2026 challenges
- Produce executive briefings on future market shifts and competitive landscapes
- Build innovation pipelines targeting 2026 industry transformations
- Mentor teams in futures thinking methodologies and strategic foresight
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, product innovation, or futures research
- Proven track record developing long-term tech roadmaps
- Expertise in AI/ML, blockchain, or advanced automation systems
- Certification in Futures Studies or Strategic Foresight (preferred)
- Exceptional data visualization and scenario modeling skills
- Experience presenting to C-suite executives and board members
- Published thought leadership on emerging tech trends
- Strong background in cross-functional stakeholder alignment