Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect adaptive roadmaps, and lead cross-functional teams in transforming foresight into actionable innovation. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative vision to navigate technological, societal, and market shifts shaping our collective future.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D labs, and global partners to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities while mitigating disruption risks. Our Austin-based hub offers unparalleled resources for prototyping, testing, and scaling breakthrough concepts that will define the next decade of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, climate resilience, and quantum computing domains
- Develop adaptive strategic roadmaps for 2026+ product/service ecosystems
- Facilitate scenario planning workshops with executive stakeholders
- Coordinate with R&D teams to validate future-viability of emerging technologies
- Author thought leadership publications on disruptive future trajectories
- Mentor junior futurists and build cross-functional innovation pipelines
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, futurism, or technology innovation roles
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial outcomes
- Expertise in systems thinking and complex adaptive systems modeling
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive presentation abilities
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published work in peer-reviewed futures or strategy journals