Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role blends analytical rigor with creative foresight, guiding organizations through technological and societal shifts.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop future-ready strategies, leveraging cutting-edge research and data-driven insights. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly shape how industries prepare for the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 strategic foresight frameworks through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Produce scenario-based roadmaps for technological disruption and market evolution
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state opportunities
- Author actionable insights reports on AI, biotech, climate resilience, and quantum computing
- Advise executive teams on future-proofing organizational capabilities
- Establish KPIs for measuring strategic adaptability and innovation readiness
- Monitor global signals and validate forecasts through continuous research
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation leadership
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology) and societal trends
- Proven track record of developing long-term strategic roadmaps
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Exceptional data visualization and scenario planning capabilities
- Experience with horizon scanning methodologies and trend analysis tools
- Strong presentation skills for executive-level audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating future-strategy projects or published foresight work