Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's economy. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and pioneer solutions for emerging societal shifts. This role sits at the intersection of technology, behavioral science, and sustainable development, shaping how businesses adapt to post-2025 paradigms. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, climate tech pioneers, and neurodiversity architects to build frameworks that define the next decade of human progress.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical futures into actionable strategies. You'll lead high-impact initiatives in decentralized governance, AI ethics, and circular economy implementation while mentoring the next generation of foresight practitioners. If you thrive at the bleeding edge of possibility and can articulate complex future scenarios with compelling clarity, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop multi-scenario strategic roadmaps for 2026-2030 market evolutions
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' prototyping next-gen human-AI collaboration systems
- Quantify emerging risk vectors in climate resilience and biotechnology convergence
- Architect ethical frameworks for autonomous workforce transitions
- Produce executive foresight briefings for C-suite and board stakeholders
- Curate global futurist networks and academic partnerships
- Translate future scenarios into product development roadmaps
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- Published work on 2025+ technological convergence trends
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Proven ability to influence C-suite decisions with future-oriented insights
- Experience with quantum computing, neurotech, or climate modeling
- Portfolio demonstrating transformational future-based initiatives