Job Description
Join Horizon Labs Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategy Director to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of technological foresight, strategic planning, and human-centric design to shape how businesses and societies evolve in the next decade.
You'll lead cross-functional initiatives in emerging tech ecosystems, from quantum computing integration to ethical AI frameworks. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical futures into actionable strategies. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business transformation, this is your moment to define 2026.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026+ technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead scenario-planning workshops on disruptive tech impacts (quantum, bio-engineering, AGI)
- Establish ethical frameworks for next-gen digital ecosystems
- Present futures insights to C-suite executives and government bodies
- Manage a global team of futurists and data scientists
- Author industry-defining white papers on 2026 tech trends
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or tech innovation
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- Proven track record of scaling tech impact from concept to implementation
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum, AI, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Certification in Futures Methodologies (e.g., CFS) preferred
- Published thought leadership in tech futurism