Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to lead our groundbreaking 2026 Initiative—a project redefining human-machine collaboration. Shape strategic roadmaps for AI ethics, quantum computing integration, and sustainable tech ecosystems. Work alongside Nobel laureates and disruptors in our Austin innovation hub.
Responsibilities
- Develop 10-year strategic foresight frameworks for emerging technologies
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives and research teams
- Author white papers on societal impacts of quantum-AI convergence
- Partner with MIT and Stanford on future-of-work research initiatives
- Design ethical AI governance protocols for autonomous systems
- Present findings at Davos and World Economic Forum summits
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight at Fortune 100 or research institutions
- Published work on exponential technology adoption curves
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Kumu, Causal Mapping)
- Deep expertise in quantum computing or neurotech domains
- Experience advising government technology policy committees