Job Description
Join Horizon Labs Inc. at the cutting edge of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Futurist to architect our next-generation roadmap and transform speculative concepts into reality. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging technological paradigms, pioneer breakthrough methodologies, and steer our organization toward unprecedented growth in the 2026 landscape.
Our Austin-based innovation hub thrives on intellectual curiosity and bold experimentation. As a member of our elite Future Strategy Division, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and disruptive startups to redefine industry boundaries. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026 technology roadmaps by synthesizing quantum computing, biotech convergence, and AI singularity forecasts
- Lead cross-disciplinary 'Future Scenarios' workshops with C-suite executives and R&D teams
- Develop patent-pending innovation frameworks for next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Produce forward-looking strategic white papers for Fortune 500 boardrooms
- Curate global futurist networks and establish thought leadership at Davos-type forums
- Translate exponential trend analysis into actionable 5-year product development plans
- Oversee $10M+ innovation portfolio allocation for 2026 breakthrough initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent transdisciplinary expertise
- 10+ years in corporate innovation, R&D strategy, or futurist consulting
- Published author in peer-reviewed futurist journals (e.g., 'Foresight', 'Technological Forecasting')
- Deep fluency in exponential technologies: quantum, nanotech, synthetic biology
- Proven track record of scaling moonshot projects from concept to commercialization
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Shell's 'Two Degrees' model)
- Portfolio of 3+ industry-disrupting innovations launched post-2020
- Certification in Advanced Futures Thinking (AFT) or equivalent