Job Description
Shape tomorrow's innovations today as our lead 2026 Futurist Strategist. Join Horizon Insights Group to architect breakthrough solutions at the intersection of emerging technologies and human potential. We seek a visionary who deciphers trends, maps future landscapes, and translates foresight into actionable strategy for Fortune 500 clients.
This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative intuition, requiring you to synthesize complex data into compelling narratives that guide organizational transformation. Work alongside Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers in our state-of-the-art Austin innovation hub.
Responsibilities
- Develop 3-5 year strategic roadmaps for clients navigating post-2025 technological shifts
- Analyze quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence for competitive advantage
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives on 2026 market disruptions
- Produce quarterly foresight reports with predictive models for industry verticals
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present findings at global forums including World Economic Davos events
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Published thought leadership on 2025+ technological trajectories
- Expertise in scenario planning tools and horizon scanning methodologies
- Portfolio demonstrating complex system modeling and trend prediction
- Certification in Applied Foresight or Strategic Foresight
- Experience advising Fortune 500 on digital transformation