Job Description
Join FutureHorizons Group as a 2026 Visionary Strategist to architect tomorrow's breakthrough innovations today. We're seeking a forward-thinking leader to decode emerging trends, design transformative roadmaps, and guide our organization toward exponential growth in the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026. This pivotal role requires an architect of possibilities who thrives at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market disruption.
At FutureHorizons, we're not just predicting the future—we're building it. Our Austin-based innovation hub is where quantum computing meets biotechnology, where AI ethics shape policy, and where sustainability drives next-generation solutions. As a cornerstone of our executive leadership team, you'll influence product development, investment strategies, and global partnerships that will define the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ technological, social, and economic disruptions
- Develop strategic frameworks for exponential technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology)
- Architect innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 market projections and regulatory landscapes
- Collaborate with C-suite to integrate future-ready strategies into organizational DNA
- Establish thought leadership through whitepapers, keynote presentations, and industry forums
- Guide cross-functional teams in prototyping solutions for 2026-era challenges
- Monitor global policy shifts and ethical considerations shaping future markets
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategy, innovation, or futures research with proven 2026+ impact
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, AGI, neurotech, etc.)
- Published thought leadership in future studies or technology forecasting
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through disruptive market transitions
- MBA or advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Policy, or equivalent
- Deep understanding of 2026 regulatory and ethical frameworks
- Portfolio of implemented future-proofing initiatives