Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 technology roadmap and lead cross-functional innovation initiatives. This pivotal role requires strategic foresight, deep technical acumen, and the ability to translate emerging trends into market-ready solutions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global partners to shape the future of sustainable tech, AI ethics, and human-machine integration.
Our Austin campus offers a state-of-the-art innovation hub with cutting-edge labs, flexible workspaces, and unparalleled opportunities to impact emerging industries. We provide comprehensive benefits including equity, wellness stipends, and continuous learning budgets.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 technology innovation strategy aligned with market disruption forecasts
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across 15+ emerging technology domains
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and external partners
- Manage innovation pipeline from ideation to pilot launch with measurable ROI tracking
- Champion ethical innovation frameworks and responsible tech adoption principles
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with academic institutions, startups, and global R&D centers
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of launching market-defining technologies (3+ major products)
- Expertise in emerging tech: generative AI, quantum computing, neurotech, or climate techAdvanced degree in Technology, Engineering, Business, or Futurist Studies (PhD preferred)
- Certification in foresight methodology (e.g., CFPS, Horizon Scanning)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive-level stakeholder management
- Published thought leadership in top-tier tech publications
- Experience scaling innovation teams in high-growth environments