Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 roadmap. This role blends deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to transform market disruptions into strategic advantages. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and pioneer methodologies that position our organization as the industry's thought leader.
Our Austin-based headquarters offers a dynamic environment where your insights directly impact product development, market expansion, and long-term vision. With competitive compensation, equity packages, and unparalleled growth opportunities, this is your chance to architect the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop and execute scenario-planning frameworks for enterprise risk mitigation and opportunity capture
- Facilitate executive workshops translating foresight insights into actionable product roadmaps
- Author thought leadership content published in industry journals and major tech publications
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academic researchers, and innovation pioneers
- Quantify market potential of emerging trends through data modeling and predictive analytics
- Champion agile innovation methodologies across 15+ R&D teams
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Proven track record translating future scenarios into enterprise strategy execution
- Expertise in scenario planning, systems thinking, and predictive analytics frameworks
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or major media outlets
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, cross-impact analysis)
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in Fortune 500 or high-growth tech environments