Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Labs as a Senior Futurist 2026 and pioneer the next wave of technological innovation. We're seeking visionary strategists to decode emerging trends and architect solutions for tomorrow's landscape. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate foresight into actionable business strategies that position our clients as industry pioneers.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to explore quantum computing, biotech convergence, and sustainable tech ecosystems. You'll lead cross-functional teams through scenario planning workshops, publish trend reports read by Fortune 500 executives, and develop patent-pending frameworks for future-proofing organizations.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026 technology roadmaps using predictive analytics and trend synthesis
- Lead executive workshops on disruptive innovation and paradigm shifts
- Develop patent-pending future-proofing frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Publish quarterly trend reports read by C-suite executives globally
- Manage cross-functional teams exploring quantum-bio-AI convergence
- Design scenario-planning models for climate-resilient infrastructure
- Partner with venture capital firms to identify 2026 unicorns
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight or emerging technology consulting
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or Innovation
- Published author in peer-reviewed foresight journals (e.g., Foresight)
- Expertise in horizon scanning and weak signal detection methodologies
- Track record of Fortune 500 client advisory on exponential technologies
- Proficiency in futures modeling tools (e.g., Delphi, Cross-Impact Matrix)
- Speaking experience at Davos, TED, or equivalent global forums