Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Future Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role sits at the intersection of emerging technologies, market evolution, and human behavior, driving our organization's competitive edge in an exponentially changing world. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify paradigm shifts, develop proactive adaptation frameworks, and translate foresight into actionable business strategies.
Our Austin-based headquarters offers an award-winning workplace culture with unlimited learning opportunities, flexible hybrid arrangements, and equity participation. If you thrive at the nexus of technology, sociology, and business transformation, this is your chance to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech, economic, and societal trends to forecast 2026+ market disruptions
- Develop proactive strategic frameworks for exponential technology adoption (AI, quantum, bioengineering)
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with cross-functional executive teams
- Create innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term organizational vision
- Partner with R&D to prioritize future-focused R&D investments
- Author foresight briefings for board-level decision-making
- Establish early-warning systems for emerging competitive threats
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of translating foresight into executable business strategy
- Expertise in exponential technology trends (AI, blockchain, biotech)
- Certification in futures methodologies (e.g., foresight, horizon scanning)
- Advanced degree in Business, Economics, Technology, or Futures Studies
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex transformation
- Publish thought leadership in industry foresight publications
- Exceptional data visualization and scenario modeling skills