Job Description
Shape tomorrow's decisions today. Horizon Insights Group is seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and develop actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. Join our elite team at the intersection of technology, sociology, and innovation to guide Fortune 500 clients through unprecedented transformation.
Based in Austin's innovation corridor, you'll collaborate with global thought leaders to forecast paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. This role combines analytical rigor with creative foresight to prepare organizations for the next decade's opportunities and challenges.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends to develop 2026+ scenario models for C-suite executives
- Design strategic frameworks for climate resilience and digital transformation
- Lead cross-functional workshops on quantum computing and neurotech implications
- Produce forward-looking white papers published in MIT Technology Review and Wired
- Advolve emerging technologies like synthetic biology and decentralized AI systems
- Build predictive models for labor market evolution in automation economies
- Present findings at Davos-style summits and corporate boardrooms
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies (peer-reviewed)
- Deep expertise in climate tech and ethical AI governance frameworks
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Proficiency in Python/R for trend modeling and data visualization
- Certification in Futures Research or equivalent professional designation