Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect solutions for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to shape our innovation roadmap. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional think tanks, and pioneer frameworks that turn future possibilities into present-day competitive advantages.
Our Austin-based hub offers an unparalleled environment for breakthrough thinking, with access to cutting-edge labs, industry disruptors, and a culture where curiosity fuels progress. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential change, this is your moment to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends and technological inflection points to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with executive teams to future-proof business models
- Identify and cultivate partnerships with emerging tech startups and research institutions
- Translate foresight insights into actionable R&D priorities and product development pipelines
- Present compelling future narratives to stakeholders and investor communities
- Establish ethical frameworks for responsible innovation deployment
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology) and their societal impacts
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-oriented business strategies
- Exceptional systems thinking with ability to connect disparate trends into coherent narratives
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex transformation initiatives
- Strong data visualization skills with proficiency in futures modeling tools
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field
- Published thought leadership on emerging tech disruption