Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Inc. to shape the future of business strategy. We're seeking a forward-thinking 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative roadmaps for global clients. In this high-impact role, you'll blend data-driven insights with creative foresight to position companies at the forefront of technological and societal evolution. Our Austin-based hub offers unparalleled resources for innovation, including AI labs and sustainability incubators. If you're passionate about turning tomorrow's possibilities into today's competitive advantage, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze horizon-scanning data to identify disruptive trends in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for 2026+ market landscapes
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-readiness into client operations
- Produce trend briefings and white papers for C-suite executives
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-state business models
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies
- Represent the firm at global innovation forums and thought leadership events
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futurism, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years experience in trend analysis or strategic planning
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning techniques
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech ecosystems (Web3, AGI, climate tech)
- Proven ability to translate complex futures into actionable business strategies
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP) preferred
- Published thought leadership in future studies or business journals