Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations as a Senior Futurist Strategist. We're seeking visionary thinkers to map emerging trends and shape our 2026 roadmap. This role blends deep technological foresight with strategic business planning to transform how industries prepare for the next wave of disruption. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 partners while pioneering methodologies for scenario planning and predictive modeling.
Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic environment where your insights will directly influence product development, investment strategies, and market positioning. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, this is your chance to define what's next.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to develop 2026 strategic foresight reports
- Design scenario planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients across healthcare, finance, and manufacturing sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state opportunities
- Author whitepapers and thought leadership content on disruptive technologies
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-focused solutions
- Build predictive models for market adoption trajectories of emerging technologies
- Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership and external partners
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech trend analysis
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging technology domains (AI, quantum, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Proven experience developing scenario planning frameworks for enterprise clients
- Exceptional data visualization and presentation skills with executive audiences
- Prior experience publishing in industry journals or speaking at global tech conferences
- Strong network of connections within futurist and innovation communities