Job Description
Join us at the frontier of tomorrow. Horizon Labs is seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode the landscape of 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll architect our innovation roadmap by synthesizing emerging technologies, socio-economic shifts, and cultural transformations. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to preempt market disruptions and position our portfolio at the vanguard of progress.
Our Austin-based team operates at the intersection of quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. You'll lead high-stakes scenario planning workshops, publish proprietary trend reports, and mentor a cadre of next-generation futurists. This isn't just about predicting the future—it's about actively shaping it.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and market signals relevant to 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for board-level decision-making
- Author quarterly trend briefings with actionable business implications
- Design and facilitate cross-functional innovation sprints
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists and industry pioneers
- Translate complex future scenarios into product roadmaps
- Lead organizational culture-shaping initiatives for adaptability
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or equivalent
- Expertise in scenario planning and causal layered analysis
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology forecasting
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Trend Hunter, Gartner)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on long-term strategy
- Deep understanding of AI ethics, biotech regulation, and climate tech