Job Description
Join Horizon Labs Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's technological revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our roadmap for the next frontier of human advancement. In this pivotal role, you'll identify emerging paradigms, bridge cutting-edge research with commercial applications, and lead cross-disciplinary teams to build solutions that will define the next decade. Our Austin campus offers an unparalleled ecosystem of quantum computing labs, AI research centers, and biotech incubators where your ideas will transform into reality.
As a key member of our C-Suite Innovation Council, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley disruptors, and government futurists to shape global tech policy. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to architect the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026+ strategic roadmaps for quantum-AI convergence, neuro-interfaces, and climate-positive technologies
- Lead 'Horizon Scanning' initiatives identifying breakthrough innovations across 15+ emerging sectors
- Architect commercialization frameworks for academic breakthroughs in partnership with MIT, Stanford, and ETH Zurich
- Chair the 'Future Ethical Council' ensuring responsible development of sentient AI and autonomous systems
- Present visionary blueprints to Fortune 100 executives and government think tanks
- Mentor the next generation of '2026 Innovation Fellows' through our exclusive Future Leaders program
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or emerging tech commercialization
- Published thought leadership in MIT Technology Review, Wired, or equivalent tier publications
- Expertise in at least three of: quantum computing, synthetic biology, advanced AI, or space tech
- Proven track record of scaling breakthrough technologies from concept to $100M+ markets
- Deep network within DARPA, IEEE Future Directions Committee, or similar innovation bodies
- Advanced degree in Physics, Computational Neuroscience, or Strategic Innovation
- Portfolio of 2020-2025 predictions with >85% accuracy rate