Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's business landscape today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends and transform them into actionable blueprints for our Fortune 500 partners. This hybrid role demands radical creativity and analytical rigor to anticipate disruptions in AI, biotech, and sustainable tech. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across global markets, influencing multi-billion dollar decisions while working in our state-of-the-art Austin innovation hub.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts by 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps for clients navigating exponential change
- Lead cross-functional workshops with Fortune 500 executives on future scenarios
- Author white papers and keynote presentations at global innovation summits
- Analyze complex datasets using proprietary forecasting models
- Mentor junior futurists in quantitative and qualitative foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or related field
- 5+ years experience in trend analysis or strategic planning
- Expertise in AI, biotech, or climate tech ecosystems
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Published thought leadership in innovation journals
- Experience presenting to C-level audiences across diverse industries
- Certification in Futures Research (e.g., AC/FFR preferred)