Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group as we architect the future of human-machine collaboration. We seek a pioneering 2026 Futurist Strategist to lead paradigm-shifting initiatives at the intersection of AI ethics, quantum computing, and sustainable tech ecosystems. This role demands a visionary thinker who can translate emerging technological trends into actionable business strategies for Fortune 500 clients.
Our Austin-based innovation lab offers a dynamic environment where you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley architects, and climate scientists to develop next-gen solutions. We provide competitive equity packages, unlimited wellness stipends, and dedicated time for speculative research projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps for clients adopting 2026-era technologies
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for quantum-resistant security implementations
- Produce trend forecasts on neuromorphic computing and synthetic biology convergence
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous decision systems in regulated industries
- Facilitate cross-disciplinary innovation sprints with Fortune 500 C-suite executives
- Author annual 'State of 2026 Technology' whitepapers
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting or corporate innovation leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published research on singularity-adjacent technologies (AGI, quantum AI)
- Experience with Delphi method forecasting and horizon scanning techniques
- Portfolio of implemented future-state transformation initiatives
- Certification in Technology Foresight or Strategic Foresight
- Deep understanding of exponential technology convergence patterns