Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as we pioneer the next frontier of human progress. As our Senior Futurist - 2026 Strategy Lead, you'll architect the roadmap for transformative technologies and societal shifts. This role demands visionary thinking to decode emerging trends and position our organization at the vanguard of innovation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable strategies that redefine industry standards and shape the future landscape.
We offer a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly influence multi-billion dollar decisions. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art labs and a culture that rewards intellectual curiosity. If you're driven to solve tomorrow's challenges today, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish quarterly 2026 technology impact assessments
- Lead scenario planning workshops for disruptive market shifts
- Advise product development teams on future-proofing strategies
- Establish partnerships with academic research institutions
- Present strategic foresight findings to executive stakeholders
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and identify inflection points
- Design KPI frameworks for measuring future-readiness
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 8+ years experience in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of forecasting technological disruptions
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum)
- Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences
- Published research or thought leadership in futurism