Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technology revolution. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the next decade's digital transformation. In this pivotal role, you'll forecast emerging tech trends, design scalable innovation roadmaps, and lead cross-disciplinary teams to build the future today.
Why Horizon Labs? We're a cutting-edge R&D powerhouse backed by $500M in venture capital, dedicated to solving humanity's grand challenges through breakthrough AI, quantum computing, and biotech integration. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art labs and a culture where moonshot thinking is rewarded.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 technology adoption roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for AI ethics, quantum security, and metaverse integration
- Produce trend reports on neuromorphic computing and synthetic biology convergence
- Collaborate with MIT and Stanford research labs on prototype development
- Mentor junior futurists in quantitative forecasting methodologies
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite executives and government advisory boards
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight at top-tier tech consultancies or R&D labs
- Published research in IEEE or Nature on exponential technology adoption
- Expertise in Delphi methodology and computational forecasting models
- Portfolio demonstrating 10+ implemented innovation strategies
- Security clearance (Top Secret) preferred for defense sector projects