Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect the future of sustainable technology and human-machine collaboration. This role merges cutting-edge AI research with ethical foresight to shape products that will redefine industries by 2026. You'll lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions while maintaining rigorous sustainability standards. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to turn futuristic concepts into market-ready realities.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps for sustainable AI systems
- Lead horizon scanning for emerging tech disruptions across quantum computing, biotech, and renewable energy
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and human augmentation
- Facilitate innovation workshops with C-suite executives and academic partners
- Translate future scenarios into actionable product development strategies
- Manage prototyping sprints for 2026-vision technologies
- Author thought leadership on tech ethics and sustainable innovation
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic innovation or technology foresight
- Expertise in emerging tech ecosystems (AI, blockchain, quantum computing)
- Proven track record of scaling futuristic concepts to market
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- Certification in Technology Foresight or Ethical AI frameworks
- Portfolio demonstrating 2025+ technology predictions realized
- Experience with sustainability tech integration (carbon capture, circular economy)
- Exceptional storytelling for complex future scenarios