Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's technology landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Foresight Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our innovation roadmap for the next decade. This pivotal role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to identify paradigm-shifting technologies before they enter mainstream consciousness. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop strategic blueprints that position our organization as an industry pioneer. Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic, future-focused environment where your insights will directly influence multi-billion dollar decisions.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic, technological, and societal shifts to forecast industry trends through 2026
- Develop predictive models for emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable R&D priorities
- Author quarterly strategic briefs for executive stakeholders and investor relations
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academic researchers, and tech pioneers
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for disruptive market transitions
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, tech innovation, or futures research
- Advanced degree in Technology Forecasting, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Proven track record of accurately predicting tech adoption curves
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies and horizon scanning
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, biotech)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts
- Certification in Foresight methodologies (e.g., CSO, WFS)