Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Vision Labs as we redefine the future. We seek a visionary Strategic Futurist to lead our 2026 initiative, crafting actionable roadmaps for emerging technologies and societal shifts. This hybrid role demands exceptional foresight and strategic execution in Austin's dynamic tech ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive frameworks for 2026 technology adoption and market disruption
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify emerging opportunities and risks
- Produce high-impact foresight reports for C-suite stakeholders
- Establish strategic partnerships with research institutions and industry disruptors
- Design scenario-planning models for geopolitical and environmental shifts
- Mentor junior futurists in advanced analytical methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurism
- Proven track record of implementing future-ready business strategies
- Expertise in AI, biotech, or climate tech trend analysis
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership on technological singularity scenarios
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning)
- Experience with Fortune 500 strategic planning cycles