Job Description
Shape the future with us at Horizon Innovations Group. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to lead strategic innovation initiatives through 2026 and beyond. Join our elite team in Austin, TX, where you'll translate emerging trends into actionable business strategies that redefine industries.
This hybrid role offers unparalleled autonomy to explore cutting-edge technologies, forecast market disruptions, and guide C-suite decision-making. You'll collaborate with MIT-caliber researchers and Fortune 500 partners to develop roadmaps for sustainable growth in an accelerating digital landscape.
Responsibilities
- Forecast industry and technology trends through 2026 using proprietary foresight methodologies
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients in AI, quantum computing, and biotech
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable business strategies
- Author high-impact white papers and keynote presentations at global innovation forums
- Build and manage a network of academic, government, and industry futurist thought leaders
- Quantify future market opportunities using predictive analytics and scenario modeling
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial strategies
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (AI, Web3, synthetic biology, quantum)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Management, or relevant technical field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed innovation journals
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., CFTE) or equivalent foresight methodology