Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts for 2026 and beyond. You'll architect blueprints for exponential growth while navigating disruption in AI, biotech, and quantum landscapes. This role combines deep technical acumen with strategic foresight to shape our product roadmap and client transformation journeys.
Our Austin hub offers unparalleled access to innovation ecosystems, with competitive benefits including equity, flexible work, and continuous learning stipends. If you thrive at the intersection of technology and human potential, this is your moment to impact the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends, regulatory shifts, and consumer behavior patterns to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for quantum computing adoption and AI ethics governance
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-gen interfaces for neurotech integration
- Lead cross-functional workshops mapping exponential growth opportunities in synthetic biology
- Author strategic whitepapers on decentralized identity systems and Web3.0 infrastructure
- Advocate for ethical innovation frameworks in board-level stakeholder presentations
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years experience in strategic foresight or emerging technology consulting
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AI, biotech, nanotech)
- Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business strategies
- Certification in Futures Methodology (e.g., CFS) or similar credential
- Portfolio demonstrating scenario-planning deliverables for Fortune 500 clients
- Experience with horizon scanning tools and trend analysis platforms