Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Innovations Group as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect transformative solutions at the intersection of emerging technologies and human potential. This is your chance to shape the future while working alongside industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin hub.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, anticipates paradigm shifts, and translates foresight into actionable strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate the complexities of 2026's technological and societal evolutions, ensuring our organization remains at the vanguard of innovation.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech integration
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to identify disruptive market opportunities
- Analyze geopolitical and socioeconomic trends impacting future business landscapes
- Design scalable innovation frameworks for next-gen product development
- Present strategic foresight findings to executive stakeholders and investors
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-ready solutions
- Establish KPIs for measuring long-term strategic impact
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field
- 7+ years experience in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data storytelling and visualization capabilities
- Published thought leadership on future trends (peer-reviewed journals or industry reports)
- Certification in strategic foresight or futures methodology preferred