Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to position our clients as industry pioneers. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to navigate technological disruption, market shifts, and societal transformations. Our Austin-based hub offers a dynamic environment where your ideas will shape the future of business, technology, and human experience.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global mega-trends (AI, quantum computing, bio-convergence) and their impact on 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for organizations facing exponential change
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-ready strategies
- Produce actionable foresight reports with data-driven risk/reward assessments
- Design innovation roadmaps integrating emerging technologies with human-centered design
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions for 2026 market entry
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futures research
- Proven track record of C-level advisory experience in Fortune 500 settings
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and systems thinking
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (generative AI, Web3, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills translating complex futures into compelling narratives
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- Published thought leadership on technological or societal transformation
- Experience with foresight methodologies (Delphi, horizon scanning, backcasting)