Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Innovations Group as we shape the future of technology and human experience. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap, blending cutting-edge research with practical business applications. This role requires a forward-thinking leader who can anticipate technological disruptions and translate them into actionable strategies for global enterprise clients.
Our Austin headquarters offers a collaborative environment where your insights will directly influence multi-billion dollar projects. You'll work alongside Nobel laureates, industry disruptors, and design thinkers to create tangible solutions that redefine tomorrow's landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 technology foresight framework for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops on emerging tech trends (quantum computing, neural interfaces, climate AI)
- Produce high-impact trend reports and scenario-planning documents for C-suite executives
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Present strategic insights at global innovation summits and industry conferences
- Mentor junior futurists while building thought leadership through white papers and keynotes
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years experience in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Published thought leadership on emerging technologies (IEEE, Nature, Harvard Business Review)
- Deep expertise in at least three emerging tech domains (biotech, quantum, AI ethics)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercialized solutions
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Portfolio demonstrating scenario-planning methodologies for complex systems