Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the future landscape. This pivotal role combines predictive analytics with human-centered design to shape breakthrough technologies that redefine industries. Work alongside Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers in our state-of-the-art Austin campus.
What you'll achieve:
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives identifying paradigm-shifting technologies
- Develop actionable frameworks for 2026+ market disruption
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to future-proof organizational strategy
- Pioneer ethical AI governance frameworks for next-gen systems
Responsibilities
- Analyze exponential technology trends (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI) to forecast 2026 market disruptions
- Design scenario-planning models for climate-resilient infrastructure and resource optimization
- Lead cross-functional workshops mapping ethical implications of emerging technologies
- Author white papers on sustainable automation and human-AI symbiosis
- Adv Fortune 500 clients on future-proofing their digital transformation
- Curate annual 'Future Forward' conference featuring global thought leaders
- Mentor junior futurists in predictive methodology and systems thinking
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or technology consulting at Fortune 500 level
- Published author in peer-reviewed futures or technology journals
- Proficiency in foresight tools (horizon scanning, Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Demonstrated experience with exponential technology impact assessments
- Deep understanding of global sustainability frameworks (SDGs, Paris Agreement)
- Exceptional presentation skills to C-level audiences
- Portfolio of future-focused projects with measurable outcomes