Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap and pioneer breakthrough technologies that will redefine industries. This is a rare opportunity to shape humanity's next chapter in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.
Our Austin hub combines cutting-edge R&D with startup agility, offering unmatched resources to transform bold ideas into reality. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, AI pioneers, and sustainability experts to develop frameworks that address global challenges through exponential technologies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead 2026 strategic foresight initiatives across quantum computing, biotech convergence, and sustainable systems
- Architect innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients seeking disruptive competitive advantage
- Lead cross-functional teams of engineers, designers, and domain experts in rapid prototyping cycles
- Establish patent portfolios and publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals
- Present visionary frameworks to C-suite executives and government innovation councils
- Mentor junior futurists and cultivate next-generation talent pipelines
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field with 8+ years applied experience
- Proven track record of commercializing exponential technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology)
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and technological impact assessment
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry whitepapers
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on strategic innovation
- Strong command of systems thinking and complex adaptive systems modeling