Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and transform cutting-edge concepts into market-ready solutions. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive leadership to shape industries before they exist.
As a key member of our Innovation Nexus team, you'll collaborate with Fortune 500 partners, disrupt traditional markets, and pioneer technologies that will define the next decade. Our Austin hub offers unparalleled resources, including quantum computing labs and biotech incubators, to accelerate your vision.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for AI, biotech, and quantum computing sectors
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies
- Produce annual 'FutureScan' reports predicting market disruptions
- Manage $5M innovation portfolio with quarterly ROI assessments
- Present at global forums like Davos and Web Summit
- Mentor junior futurists using our proprietary Horizon Methodology
- Secure strategic partnerships with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership in Harvard Business Review or MIT Tech Review
- Expertise in emerging tech: AGI, synthetic biology, neuromorphic computing
- Track record of implementing future-focused initiatives with measurable impact
- Professional certification from Association of Professional Futurists (APF)
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)