Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Partners at the forefront of innovation as we redefine industries for 2026. We seek a visionary Strategic Futurist to architect tomorrow's solutions today. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge research with strategic execution, transforming emerging trends into market-ready innovations. Collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to develop 5-year roadmaps that anticipate technological disruptions and societal shifts. Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where your ideas will shape the future of healthcare, sustainability, and digital transformation.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology impact frameworks through trend analysis and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities
- Author annual 'Future State' reports for executive stakeholders
- Build strategic partnerships with research institutions and innovation labs
- Design implementation roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech integration
- Mentor junior futurists and innovation teams
- Present findings at industry conferences and thought leadership events
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation leadership
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of launching future-focused initiatives
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or Engineering
- Published thought leadership in innovation journals
- Experience with scenario planning methodologies
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or equivalent
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ vision implementation