Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the 2026 landscape for Fortune 500 clients. This role blends predictive analytics, cultural anthropology, and strategic foresight to shape industries before they evolve.
As a pioneer in our Future Insights division, you'll lead high-stakes projects analyzing climate adaptation, neurotech integration, and quantum computing adoption. Our Austin hub offers unparalleled resources including AI trend labs and cross-disciplinary innovation pods.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 market disruptions using proprietary trend analysis frameworks
- Lead client workshops on exponential technology adoption scenarios
- Produce annual '2026 Horizon Scan' reports distributed to C-suite executives
- Collaborate with R&D teams on prototype development for future-facing solutions
- Establish ethical frameworks for emerging technologies like synthetic biology and neural interfaces
- Present findings at global innovation summits and publish in industry journals
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or emerging technology research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating successful trend prediction for 3+ major industry shifts
- Expertise in scenario planning and probabilistic forecasting methodologies
- Proficiency in AI-driven trend analysis tools (e.g., Trendalyzer, Foresight Engine)
- Published work on 4IR technologies or societal transformation
- Experience advising Fortune 500 leadership on long-term strategy