Job Description
Join Horizon Labs 2026 at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts, transforming them into actionable business strategies. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to shape the next decade of technological advancement while working with Fortune 500 clients across AI, biotech, and sustainable energy sectors. Our Austin headquarters features a cutting-edge innovation lab and flexible hybrid work model.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends and demographic shifts to identify disruptive opportunities through 2030
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for clients navigating post-2025 market transformations
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into product roadmaps
- Author thought leadership publications on quantum computing and climate adaptation strategies
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-generation human-AI interfaces
- Present strategic insights to C-suite executives at industry summits
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology research
- Proven track record publishing future-focused industry whitepapers
- Expertise in systems thinking and probabilistic scenario modeling
- MBA or advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology, or related field
- Proficiency in AI trend analysis tools (e.g., GPT-4, Trend Hunter)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 clients on digital transformation
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ long-range innovation initiatives implemented