Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Lead to architect the next generation of human-tech integration. This pioneering role demands strategic foresight to map emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions shaping 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to build innovation roadmaps that position our organization as the industry benchmark for future readiness.
Our Austin-based hub offers unparalleled resources for prototyping, research, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. This is your opportunity to define the future rather than react to it.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology impact frameworks and adoption roadmaps
- Lead scenario-planning initiatives for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs
- Present future-vision briefings to executive stakeholders and investors
- Author thought leadership publications on 2026 digital transformation trends
- Design and implement future-readiness assessment protocols
- Mentor cross-functional innovation teams on emerging tech adoption
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-tech leadership
- Proven track record of mapping technology adoption curves beyond 5-year horizons
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Executive-level presentation skills with demonstrated ability to influence C-suite decisions
- Published research or patents in future-tech or innovation strategy fields
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Certification in Horizon Scanning or Technology Foresight methodologies