Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap and transform speculative concepts into market-ready solutions. Lead cross-disciplinary teams in emerging tech fields while shaping industry standards for the next generation.
Work in our state-of-the-art Austin R&D facility, collaborating with quantum computing specialists, biotech engineers, and AI ethicists to solve humanity's most pressing future challenges. This hybrid role offers unparalleled influence in defining how technology will reshape society by 2026.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 technology foresight strategies for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead moonshot innovation projects in quantum computing and synthetic biology
- Produce annual 'Future Horizon Reports' with market impact analysis
- Coordinate with patent attorneys to secure IP for emerging technologies
- Present at global tech summits (Davos, CES, Web Summit)
- Mentor junior futurists using horizon scanning methodologies
- Establish ethical frameworks for next-gen AI deployment
Qualifications
- 15+ years in tech strategy, R&D, or innovation leadership
- Published thought leadership in IEEE or Nature Futures journal
- Expertise in systems thinking and scenario planning frameworks
- PhD in Futures Studies, Complexity Science, or related field
- Portfolio of implemented 5-year+ tech predictions
- Security clearance for government-contract projects
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (Gephi, Tableau)
- Fluency in Mandarin or German for international partnerships