Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking visionary strategists to architect the future landscape of 2026. In this pivotal role, you'll translate emerging technologies into groundbreaking business paradigms while shaping how humanity interacts with the next digital frontier.
Our Austin-based innovation hub operates at the intersection of AI ethics, quantum computing, and biotechnology. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers to develop frameworks that will define the next decade of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen digital ecosystems
- Conduct horizon scanning for disruptive innovations in quantum/AI convergence
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems deployment
- Present strategic foresight findings to C-suite executives
- Manage $5M+ R&D budgets for experimental technology initiatives
- Author white papers on societal impact of 2026 technological shifts
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- 8+ years in strategic consulting or technology innovation
- Deep expertise in quantum computing or synthetic biology
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year technology roadmaps
- Certification in Futures Studies (AFS) preferred
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals
- Experience with scenario planning methodologies
- Fluency in at least two programming languages (Python, R, etc.)