Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as a pioneering 2026 Futurist Strategist and shape tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, design future-proof frameworks, and lead transformative initiatives for our global clients. This high-impact role blends analytical rigor with creative foresight to prepare businesses for the seismic shifts of 2026 and beyond.
You'll work at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation in our state-of-the-art Austin hub. We offer cutting-edge resources, flexible hybrid work, and a culture that rewards bold thinking. Help us build the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends and technological disruptions to forecast 2026+ business landscapes
- Design strategic roadmaps for enterprise clients navigating AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional workshops to co-create future scenarios and innovation frameworks
- Develop proprietary predictive models using advanced analytics and machine learning
- Present strategic insights to C-suite executives and influence organizational transformation
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype solutions for emerging market opportunities
- Produce thought leadership content positioning clients as industry pioneers
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurology, Strategic Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years experience in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Expertise in scenario planning, systems thinking, and predictive modeling
- Proven track record advising Fortune 500 clients on technological disruption
- Deep understanding of AI, blockchain, climate tech, and human augmentation trends
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, horizon scanning)