Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as a Futurist Strategist 2026 to architect tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging trends, develop long-term roadmaps, and transform futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, driving our organization's competitive edge through strategic foresight.
In our Austin-based innovation hub, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and sustainable technologies. We offer a dynamic environment where your insights will shape multi-billion-dollar decisions and position us as industry pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global technology and societal trends to identify disruptive opportunities through 2026-2030 horizons
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for product innovation and market expansion
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable business roadmaps
- Author high-impact white papers and trend reports influencing executive decision-making
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-focused solutions
- Monitor emerging technologies (quantum computing, neurotech, climate tech) for strategic integration
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech trend analysis
- Proven track record of translating futuristic concepts into commercial strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend impact analysis
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies (AI, biotech, sustainability tech)
- Exceptional communication skills for executive-level presentations and stakeholder alignment
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFIP) or similar credential