Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape as our 2026 Futurist Strategist at Horizon Innovations. We're seeking a visionary leader to architect the next decade's technological and societal paradigms. Join our elite team in Austin—where innovation meets opportunity—and drive breakthrough strategies that redefine industries.
This role demands a blend of foresight, technical acumen, and executive influence. You'll lead cross-functional initiatives to identify emerging trends, prototype future scenarios, and develop actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop data-driven future scenarios and strategic roadmaps for C-suite stakeholders
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype and validate emerging solutions
- Present foresight frameworks to global executives and industry thought leaders
- Build and lead a cross-functional innovation task force
- Monitor geopolitical, economic, and technological signals for early trend detection
- Author thought leadership publications on future-proofing strategies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy, futurism, or emerging tech roles with Fortune 500 impact
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-focused roadmaps
- Deep expertise in AI, quantum computing, or biotech convergence trends
- Executive presence with experience presenting to C-suite boards
- Advanced degree in Technology, Economics, Futures Studies, or equivalent
- Published author or keynote speaker at global innovation forums
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools and predictive analytics platforms
- Austin-based or willing to relocate by Q4 2024