Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today. Horizon Innovations Group seeks a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead to architect breakthrough solutions for the next generation. Join our Austin-based think tank where quantum computing meets human-centric design. You'll drive innovation at the intersection of AI ethics, sustainable tech, and post-digital transformation.
This role requires a rare blend of technical foresight and strategic execution. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams prototyping 2026-ready systems while advising C-suite executives on emerging paradigm shifts. Our award-winning culture offers unparalleled resources to transform speculative concepts into market-defining products.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients using predictive modeling and horizon scanning
- Lead quantum-AI integration projects solving climate resilience and supply chain optimization
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and neural interface applications
- Present strategic briefings to executive stakeholders on post-metaverse digital ecosystems
- Manage $5M+ innovation budgets with 95%+ ROI on experimental initiatives
- Author thought leadership publications cited in MIT Tech Review and Nature Futures
Qualifications
- 15+ years in emerging tech with proven 5+ year strategic planning success
- Expertise in quantum computing, neuromorphic chips, or synthetic biology
- Published research in top-tier journals (e.g., Science Futures, IEEE Frontiers)
- Certification in Foresight Methodologies (e.g., WFS, APF)
- Experience scaling exponential technologies from lab to commercial deployment
- Portfolio of 2020-2025 predictions with 85%+ accuracy rate
- PhD in Computational Futures or equivalent demonstrable expertise