Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today at Horizon Innovations Group. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative business strategies for the post-2025 landscape. Join our elite innovation team in Austin, where you'll leverage cutting-edge research methodologies to prepare enterprises for seismic shifts in technology, society, and global markets.
This hybrid role offers unparalleled opportunities to work with Fortune 500 clients, influence C-suite decisions, and pioneer frameworks that will define the next decade of business evolution. If you're passionate about turning foresight into competitive advantage, apply now to lead the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI ethics, climate adaptation, bioeconomics) and translate insights into actionable strategic roadmaps
- Develop scenario-planning models for 2026+ market disruptions using predictive analytics and simulation tools
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-proof business models and operational systems
- Deliver executive-level strategic briefings to C-suite clients on emerging risks and opportunities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on long-term innovation priorities
- Author forward-looking whitepapers and thought leadership for industry conferences
- Maintain proprietary trend intelligence database using advanced data visualization platforms
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in corporate strategy consulting or innovation foresight
- Proven expertise in horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning methodologies
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Exceptional storytelling abilities with experience presenting to executive audiences
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy domains
- Ability to translate complex systems thinking into practical business applications