Job Description
Join HorizonEdge Solutions as a 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect tomorrow's business paradigms today. We're seeking an visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional markets, and position our clients at the forefront of 2026's technological and societal shifts. This hybrid role merges foresight analysis with executive strategy, requiring you to map innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients while mentoring next-gen futurists.
Why This Role? At the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainability, you'll influence trillion-dollar decisions through our proprietary HorizonScan methodology. Enjoy Austin's vibrant tech ecosystem with remote flexibility, quarterly innovation retreats, and a budget for cutting-edge research tools.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 Innovation Roadmaps using predictive analytics and trend synthesis
- Lead HorizonScan workshops for C-suite executives on disruptive technologies
- Author quarterly FutureState Briefings distributed to global stakeholders
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for climate adaptation and workforce evolution
- Collaborate with R&D teams to commercialize emerging tech (quantum computing, neurointerfaces)
- Mentor junior futurists in foresight methodologies and strategic storytelling
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Foresight, Strategic Innovation, or related field
- 5+ years experience in trend analysis or corporate strategy at Fortune 500 level
- Proven track record of future-proofing business models (portfolio required)
- Expertise in scenario planning and systems thinking frameworks
- Published thought leadership on 2026+ tech impacts (e.g., AI ethics, space economies)
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Ability to distill complex futures into actionable executive insights