Job Description
Join Innovate Horizon Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation! We seek a visionary Futurist Strategy Director to architect 2026's next-generation business paradigms. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge foresight methodologies with executive leadership to position our clients as industry pioneers. You'll leverage predictive analytics, scenario planning, and emerging tech insights to design actionable roadmaps for the post-2025 landscape. Our Austin-based team operates at the intersection of AI, sustainability, and human-centric innovation, offering unparalleled impact in shaping the future of global commerce.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement predictive strategic frameworks for 2026+ market evolution
- Lead cross-functional teams in designing future-proof business models and innovation pipelines
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging technologies (quantum computing, bio-integration, etc.)
- Deliver executive briefings and scenario planning workshops for C-suite stakeholders
- Author thought leadership publications and white papers on future trends
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic shifts affecting long-term strategy
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic consulting, futurism, or C-suite leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and predictive analytics methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills
- Published thought leadership on future trends or innovation
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on transformational strategy
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFAP preferred)