Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Innovations Group as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our strategic roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge research with executive leadership to transform emerging trends into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across AI, sustainability, and biotechnology sectors to shape organizational futures in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration.
Position yourself at the nexus of innovation and influence in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and dedicated R&D resources for visionary projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops identifying disruptive technologies and market shifts
- Produce trend analysis reports with quantitative/qualitative predictive modeling
- Partner with product teams to integrate future scenarios into innovation pipelines
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and industry conferences
- Maintain proprietary foresight database using AI-powered trend analysis tools
- Coordinate with global research teams to validate emerging paradigm shifts
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven experience translating complex scenarios into C-suite executable strategies
- Expertise in AI/ML, quantum computing, or biotechnology trend forecasting
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed foresight journals
- Proficiency in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive and technical audiences