Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the future of human-technology symbiosis. We seek visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends in AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. Shape tomorrow's innovations today in our Austin-based innovation hub.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and map technological disruptions through 2026 horizon scanning
- Develop strategic roadmaps for next-gen human augmentation systems
- Lead cross-functional workshops on exponential technology adoption
- Quantify societal impacts of emerging automation paradigms
- Advise C-suite on future-proofing organizational resilience
- Author whitepapers on quantum computing applications
- Curate annual 'Future Forward' innovation summit
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or Applied Mathematics
- 7+ years in strategic foresight or exponential technology analysis
- Published work in peer-reviewed futurist journals
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., SAMI, SIFT)
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains
- Experience with AI-driven trend forecasting platforms
- Portfolio demonstrating 2020-2025 trend accuracy >85%