Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to shape tomorrow's technological landscape today. We're seeking visionary minds to architect breakthrough innovations at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. This role demands strategic foresight to develop actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond, transforming speculative concepts into market-ready solutions.
As a pioneer in future-tech integration, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to align emerging technologies with long-term business objectives. Our Austin-based hub offers unparalleled resources for prototyping and scaling disruptive innovations. If you thrive at the forefront of human progress, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ technology roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and climate tech verticals
- Analyze emerging market trends and geopolitical shifts to identify strategic opportunities
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping and validating futuristic concepts
- Present visionary insights to executive stakeholders and industry partners
- Design ethical frameworks for next-gen autonomous systems and neural interfaces
- Coordinate with global R&D centers to accelerate innovation cycles
- Author thought leadership publications on the future of human-machine symbiosis
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Strategy, Futures Studies, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years in strategic planning or innovation leadership with Fortune 500 companies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of launching future-focused initiatives
- Certification in foresight methodology (e.g., CFMP, WFS) preferred
- Exceptional data storytelling and scenario planning capabilities
- Portfolio of published futurist analyses or tech roadmaps required