Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect the 2026 technological landscape. This pivotal role demands an insatiable curiosity for emerging trends and the strategic prowess to transform foresight into actionable innovation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term roadmaps that position our clients as industry pioneers in an exponentially evolving digital ecosystem.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources for research, experimentation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. As a thought leader, you'll shape our proprietary 2026 Futures Framework, driving breakthrough solutions in AI ethics, sustainable tech, and human augmentation. This is more than a job—it's your platform to redefine human progress.
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year strategic roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive forces across biotech, quantum computing, and neural interfaces
- Develop scenario-planning models for systemic risks and opportunities in decentralized economies
- Present visionary insights to executive stakeholders through compelling narrative frameworks
- Coordinate with R&D teams to prototype future-state solutions in our innovation lab
- Establish thought leadership through white papers and keynote presentations at global forums
- Mentor junior futurists in foresight methodologies and trend analysis
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies: AGI, quantum computing, synthetic biology
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex concepts into executive narratives
- Published thought leader in futurism or technology innovation (peer-reviewed journals or industry publications)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating successful implementation of foresight-driven initiatives