Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap. This role bridges cutting-edge technology, human behavior, and market disruption to shape tomorrow's solutions. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, neuro-ethics experts, and AI pioneers to develop actionable frameworks for emerging technologies.
Our Austin-based team operates at the intersection of science and imagination, offering unparalleled resources to transform theoretical possibilities into tangible breakthroughs. Enjoy competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and the opportunity to influence global tech policy.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement 2026 technology impact assessments across verticals
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives on emerging risks
- Develop ethical frameworks for next-gen AI and biotech integration
- Present strategic foresight findings to Fortune 500 partners
- Build cross-disciplinary innovation pipelines with MIT/Stanford affiliations
- Author whitepapers on quantum computing societal implications
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech policy
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Published research in peer-reviewed futures studies journals
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on disruption preparedness
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of translating complex concepts into executive strategy