Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. This role blends data science, cultural analysis, and technological foresight to shape our clients' competitive edge in an accelerating future.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to identify paradigm shifts, quantify disruption risks, and develop actionable roadmaps for next-generation markets. Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic environment where cutting-edge research meets real-world impact.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research across biotech, AI ethics, climate tech, and quantum computing domains
- Develop predictive models for market evolution using proprietary trend analysis frameworks
- Design scenario-planning workshops for executive teams navigating 2026 industry transitions
- Author white papers on disruptive technologies reshaping global economies
- Lead cross-functional teams prototyping future-state business models
- Present strategic insights at industry conferences and board meetings
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, futures research, or technology foresight
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or relevant quantitative field
- Published work on exponential technologies or societal transformation
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Gartner, Forrester, custom ML models)
- Experience developing strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Deep understanding of 2026 technology adoption curves
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS) preferred