Job Description
Shape the future as a 2026 Strategic Futurist at Horizon Innovations Group. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's business paradigms. Join our elite team at the intersection of quantum computing, biotech convergence, and sustainable urbanism. This isn't just about predicting the future—it's about creating it.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to pioneer breakthrough solutions. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley disruptors, and government futurists to transform theoretical foresight into actionable strategies that will define the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts by 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 clients navigating exponential change
- Architect 'Future-Proof' business models resistant to quantum and AI disruption
- Produce annual 'State of 2026' reports with data-driven predictive analytics
- Facilitate C-suite workshops on exponential technology adoption strategies
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen human-AI collaboration systems
- Advolve policy makers on ethical frameworks governing 2026 technological ecosystems
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent with 8+ years foresight experience
- Published research on quantum computing applications or biotech convergence
- Proven track record advising C-suite on exponential technology disruption
- Mastery of scenario planning tools (STEEP, Delphi, Cross-Impact Matrix)
- Expertise in AI ethics frameworks and quantum computing governance models
- Experience with biomimetic design thinking and circular economy principles
- Ability to communicate complex futures through compelling visual narratives
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS) preferred