Job Description
Join Horizon Visionaries Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role demands forward-thinking expertise to identify emerging trends, develop actionable strategies, and position our company as an industry leader for the post-2025 landscape.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and translate complex future scenarios into concrete business opportunities. Our Austin-based headquarters offers a dynamic environment where your insights will directly shape multi-billion dollar decisions.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026+ strategic foresight frameworks and market trend analyses
- Lead innovation sprints to prototype and validate future-facing products/services
- Present strategic roadmaps to executive stakeholders with quantifiable ROI projections
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and research labs for emerging tech scouting
- Design and implement horizon scanning methodologies for exponential technologies
- Drive organizational culture shifts toward agile future-adaptability
- Author thought leadership publications on 2026 industry transformations
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years experience in innovation strategy or corporate futurism
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial success
- Exceptional scenario planning and systems thinking capabilities
- Strong data visualization and storytelling skills for complex concepts
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through transformational change
- Published thought leadership on future trends preferred