Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Collective as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect groundbreaking solutions at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and human potential. This pivotal role demands an architect of change, someone who thrives in ambiguity and transforms futuristic concepts into actionable blueprints. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to shape industries and drive global impact.
You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams in predicting and preparing for 2026's technological inflection points, from quantum computing breakthroughs to climate adaptation strategies. This isn't just forecasting—it's about creating the future we want to inhabit.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology roadmaps for AI, biotech, and renewable energy sectors
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with C-suite executives on future market disruptions
- Author predictive white papers on emerging geopolitical and socioeconomic trends
- Design innovation frameworks for sustainable urban development in 2026+
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-generation human-machine interfaces
- Establish KPIs for measuring organizational future-readiness and adaptability
- Represent the company at global futurist forums and industry summits
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of implementing future-based strategies in Fortune 500 companies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Certification in Futures Methodologies (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Technique)
- Published thought leadership on disruptive trends (Harvard Business Review, MIT Press)
- Experience with climate resilience planning and circular economy models
- Mastery of foresight tools like Gartner Hype Cycle and STEEP analysis