Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today. Horizon Innovations Group seeks a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to lead our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinking architect who can decode emerging trends, technological disruptions, and societal shifts to position our organization at the vanguard of progress.
Join our elite team of futurists in Austin, where you'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D pioneers to transform theoretical possibilities into tangible market advantages. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion dollar strategic decisions across quantum computing, bio-integration, and decentralized ecosystems.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement predictive analytics frameworks for 2026+ market evolution
- Lead cross-functional workshops mapping emerging tech impacts to business verticals
- Produce quarterly foresight reports with actionable strategic recommendations
- Build and maintain an innovation ecosystem network of global thought leaders
- Integrate scenario planning methodologies into corporate strategy cycles
- Advise executive leadership on disruptive market entry opportunities
- Establish KPIs for measuring future-readiness across organizational functions
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or Innovation Management
- 7+ years experience in strategic planning with Fortune 500 or unicorn-scale organizations
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI/ML, quantum, neurotech) and adoption curves
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercialized innovations
- Professional certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIF, CFS)
- Exceptional data visualization and scenario modeling capabilities
- Published thought leadership in future-focused publications (e.g., MIT Tech Review, Wired)