Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge research with executive leadership to position our clients as industry pioneers.
In our Austin hub, you'll collaborate with global teams to analyze technological shifts, societal transformations, and market disruptions. We offer a dynamic environment where your insights directly shape multi-billion-dollar decisions.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop strategic frameworks for C-suite executives across Fortune 500 clients
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with cross-functional innovation teams
- Author forward-looking white papers and thought leadership publications
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-facing solutions
- Mentor junior strategists in foresight methodologies
- Present trend forecasts to investor and stakeholder forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic planning or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of forecasting market shifts with 85%+ accuracy
- Expertise in systems thinking and scenario modeling frameworks
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies (blockchain, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., AC/CFP preferred)