Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. As we approach 2026, we're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next decade of growth. This pivotal role combines deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to position our organization at the nexus of technological disruption and human progress. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate complex global shifts, from AI ethics to sustainable infrastructure, while developing actionable roadmaps that turn future possibilities into market leadership.
Our Austin hub serves as a dynamic incubator for cross-disciplinary innovation, where your expertise will directly shape products, policies, and partnerships that define 2026 and beyond. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and strategic planning, this is your opportunity to impact the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026-2030
- Develop quantitative and qualitative foresight models to predict market evolutions and consumer behavior
- Architect strategic roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, and climate resilience frameworks
- Facilitate executive workshops translating future scenarios into actionable business priorities
- Author white papers and thought leadership on emerging ethical and regulatory challenges
- Partner with R&D to prototype solutions addressing 2026's most pressing global issues
- Monitor geopolitical and economic signals to anticipate systemic risks and opportunities
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurism research
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex futures to non-technical stakeholders
- Published thought leadership in futures or innovation publications
- Experience with foresight tools like Delphi method, horizon scanning, and systems modeling
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-strategy implementation