Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect the 2026 technological landscape for Fortune 500 clients. Shape emerging tech paradigms in quantum computing, synthetic biology, and AGI while leading cross-functional teams to blueprint sustainable futures. Work in our state-of-the-art Austin hub with unparalleled resources and collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors.
Responsibilities
- Develop horizon-scanning frameworks identifying disruptive technologies through 2026
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives on societal and business evolution
- Produce white papers and policy recommendations for tech governance bodies
- Manage $2M+ R&D budgets for future-impact initiatives
- Represent company at Davos, Web Summit, and exclusive industry roundtables
- Mentor junior futurists and build external thought leadership channels
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or R&D leadership
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field
- Published author on technological singularity or exponential trends
- Fluency in quantum computing and synthetic biology fundamentals
- Proven experience advising Fortune 500 C-suite on transformation
- Portfolio of future-impact projects with measurable outcomes
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/SF)