Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts for 2026+ landscapes. Shape how global enterprises navigate quantum computing, neurotech integration, and climate-resilient infrastructure. This hybrid role combines deep strategic foresight with hands-on innovation prototyping in Austin's dynamic tech ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026+ tech disruptions (AI ethics, biotech convergence, space commercialization)
- Develop future-proof roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Curate annual 'Future State' summits with MIT/Stanford partners
- Design speculative innovation frameworks using Delphi method
- Manage cross-disciplinary labs (neurotech, quantum, climate AI)
- Author white papers on human-AI symbiosis by 2030
- Mentor next-gen futurists in our Austin incubator
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Published research on exponential technologies (Nature/IEEE preferred)
- Expertise in scenario planning and systems modeling
- Deep knowledge of quantum computing, synthetic biology, or climate AI
- Proven track record with Fortune 500 transformation programs
- Certification in Futures Studies (WFS or APF preferred)
- PhD in Futures Studies, Technology Policy, or related field