Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect next-generation solutions. This role combines deep technological foresight with human-centered innovation to shape our roadmap for the post-2025 landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and drive initiatives that will define the next decade of progress.
Our Austin hub offers state-of-the-art facilities, unparalleled mentorship, and a culture where curiosity fuels breakthroughs. If you're passionate about bridging today's capabilities with tomorrow's possibilities, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies and socio-economic trends to map 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop strategic frameworks for sustainable innovation in AI, quantum computing, and biotech
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align organizational capabilities with future opportunities
- Produce scenario-based forecasts and risk mitigation strategies for disruptive shifts
- Partner with R&D to prototype solutions addressing 2026's grand challenges
- Present insights to executive leadership and external stakeholders through compelling narratives
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Systems Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology R&D
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and scenario planning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating published futurist work or industry-shaping projects
- Experience with horizon scanning tools and data-driven forecasting platforms