Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Insights Group as we pioneer the future landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends, technological disruptions, and societal shifts that will define the next decade. This pivotal role blends data analytics, foresight methodologies, and cross-industry collaboration to shape our clients' long-term success in an accelerating world.
You'll operate at the intersection of AI, biotechnology, and sustainability, translating complex signals into actionable strategies. Our Austin hub offers dynamic collaboration spaces, cutting-edge research tools, and exposure to Fortune 500 partners transforming their industries. If you thrive at the forefront of innovation and want to build tomorrow's blueprint today, this is your defining opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives identifying disruptive technologies and societal patterns through 2030
- Develop quantitative scenario models forecasting market evolution in AI, climate tech, and digital infrastructure
- Design strategic frameworks for enterprise clients navigating 2026's regulatory and ethical landscapes
- Facilitate C-level workshops translating foresight insights into executable innovation roadmaps
- Author quarterly trend reports with 95%+ predictive accuracy benchmarked against industry KPIs
- Coordinate with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University for proprietary trend intelligence
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation leadership with Fortune 500 exposure
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Proven track record developing predictive models for technological adoption curves
- Deep understanding of AI ethics, climate policy, and geopolitical risk factors
- Advanced certification in Futures Studies (e.g., CFS, Foresight Practitioner)
- Published thought leadership in Harvard Business Review or MIT Sloan Management Review
- Proficiency in Python, R, or Tableau for trend visualization and modeling