Job Description
Join Horizon Labs to architect the future of human-machine collaboration. As a Futurist & Innovation Strategist, you'll lead groundbreaking initiatives at the intersection of AI, biotechnology, and quantum computing. Shape the 2026 technological landscape while working with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our Austin-based innovation hub.
We offer equity, unlimited PTO, and a $20k annual learning stipend. Our campus features neuro-workspaces and a quantum research lab. Help us build tomorrow, today.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen AI systems
- Conduct horizon-scanning research on emerging tech trends
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous decision-making systems
- Present strategic insights to C-suite executives and government bodies
- Manage $5M+ R&D budgets for experimental projects
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, R&D, or innovation consulting
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals
- Track record of scaling disruptive technologies from concept to market
- PhD in relevant field or equivalent demonstrable impact
- Proficiency in scenario planning and systems modeling tools