Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect 2026-ready solutions for Fortune 500 clients. This hybrid role combines trend analysis, technological foresight, and strategic implementation to shape the next wave of business evolution. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams in Austin's dynamic tech ecosystem, developing roadmaps that integrate AI, quantum computing, and sustainable innovation.
Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity and rapid prototyping. With cutting-edge R&D facilities and partnerships with MIT and Stanford, you'll have unparalleled resources to explore paradigm-shifting concepts. This is your chance to directly impact how global industries navigate 2026's technological inflection point.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies disrupting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, and climate tech for enterprise clients
- Facilitate C-level workshops on future-proofing business models against disruption
- Author thought leadership publications on exponential technology adoption trends
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering and design teams
- Analyze geopolitical and socioeconomic factors shaping 2026 market conditions
- Build patent portfolios for breakthrough concepts with our legal innovation team
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting at Fortune 500 level
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of implementing future-back strategic frameworks
- Exceptional data visualization skills for complex trend analysis
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Technology Assessment preferred