Job Description
Join Horizon Labs Inc. as we redefine the future from our Austin innovation campus. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect 2026's technological landscape. This pivotal role demands a blend of predictive analytics, market foresight, and cross-functional leadership to transform emerging trends into market-defining opportunities. You'll collaborate with quantum computing teams, neurotech pioneers, and sustainable energy innovators to shape our 5-year roadmap.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement horizon-scanning frameworks to identify disruptive technologies with 2026 market impact
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with C-suite executives on AI ethics, climate adaptation, and biotech convergence
- Produce quarterly strategic briefings quantifying trillion-dollar market shifts in AR/VR and decentralized networks
- Architect cross-departmental innovation sprints bridging quantum AI and human augmentation initiatives
- Establish KPIs for measuring organizational readiness for 2026 regulatory and technological inflection points
- Mentor junior futurists while maintaining thought leadership through TED-style keynotes and white papers
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech leadership
- Proven track record predicting market shifts (demonstrated via published trend analyses)
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario modeling, and risk quantification methodologies
- Deep familiarity with exponential technologies: quantum computing, synthetic biology, and neuro interfaces
- Exceptional storytelling skills for translating complex futures into actionable strategies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent certification
- Portfolio showcasing 2020-2025 trend predictions with >85% accuracy rate