Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as we architect the future. We're seeking visionary 2026 Futurist Strategists to redefine technological paradigms and drive industry transformation. This role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, positioning you at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable innovation. Work alongside Nobel laureates and disrupt industry standards while shaping the decade's most impactful technologies.
Our Austin hub offers unparalleled resources for prototyping next-gen solutions, with access to quantum computing clusters and generative AI labs. We champion radical collaboration and reward bold thinking—your insights will directly influence our 2026 roadmap and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps for emerging sectors including quantum-integrated AI and climate-positive biotechnology
- Lead cross-functional workshops synthesizing global research trends into actionable innovation frameworks
- Design and implement horizon-scanning methodologies to identify disruptive opportunities
- Partner with C-suite executives to align strategic initiatives with future market demands
- Produce thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at global tech summits
- Oversee incubation of moonshot projects with $10M+ innovation budgets
- Mentor next-generation futurists in predictive modeling and scenario planning
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation strategy at Fortune 500 or unicorn startups
- Expertise in predictive modeling, scenario planning, and technology roadmapping
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurism journals
- Proficiency in AI-driven trend analysis tools (e.g., GPT-4, Anthropic Claude)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI
- Portfolio demonstrating successful implementation of future-proofing initiatives
- Fluency in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)