Job Description
Join Horizon Labs Inc. as we pioneer the next frontier of human potential. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and transform abstract concepts into actionable breakthroughs. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and exponential growth, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate paradigm shifts and position our organization as the catalyst for tomorrow's innovations. Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where your ideas will shape industries.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging trends across biotech, AI, and climate sectors to identify disruptive opportunities through 2030
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for geopolitical and technological volatility
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into product roadmaps
- Author thought leadership publications on future-of-work transformations
- Partner with R&D to validate 2026-viable prototypes with pilot programs
- Build ecosystem partnerships with academic and innovation labs
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futures research
- Proven track record of forecasting market shifts with 85%+ accuracy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Portfolio of published trend analyses or scenario planning documents
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CSFI, APF)
- Experience scaling innovation in Fortune 500 environments