Job Description
Shape the future with us at Horizon Labs as we pioneer breakthrough technologies for 2026. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to lead our innovation ecosystem and translate tomorrow's possibilities into actionable strategies today. Join our award-winning team in Austin, where technology meets transformation.
As a key architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global partners to identify emerging trends, ethical implications, and disruptive opportunities. Your insights will directly influence product development, market positioning, and long-term organizational resilience in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration.
Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and the chance to impact humanity's next chapter. Apply now to help build the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026 technology landscapes (AI, quantum computing, biotech, etc.)
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with market disruption forecasts
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into product opportunities
- Author thought leadership publications and present to executive stakeholders
- Establish ethical frameworks for emerging technologies
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-focused solutions
- Monitor geopolitical shifts and regulatory developments impacting innovation
- Build external networks with futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology, Business Strategy, or related field
- 8+ years in innovation strategy, R&D, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial outcomes
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (AI, Web3, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and stakeholder communication skills
- Experience with scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Published thought leadership in tech/innovation publications
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects or research