Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Insights Group to shape the future of business strategy. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategy Director to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap, helping clients navigate exponential technologies and societal shifts. This senior role combines cutting-edge research with executive advisory services to prepare organizations for the next paradigm shift.
You'll collaborate with Fortune 500 executives, design future scenarios, and deliver actionable insights that drive competitive advantage. Our Austin-based hub offers unparalleled access to emerging tech ecosystems and thought leadership opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology adoption roadmaps for enterprise clients
- Lead scenario planning workshops for C-suite executives
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging disruptions in AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Author white papers on future-of-work trends and workforce transformation
- Manage cross-functional teams of researchers and data scientists
- Present strategic briefings to investor boards and government agencies
- Build proprietary forecasting models using proprietary data platforms
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategy consulting or futurist research
- Proven track record of delivering C-suite advisory services
- Expertise in exponential technologies and futures methodologies
- Advanced degree in strategic foresight, economics, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals
- Experience with scenario planning and trend analysis frameworks
- Strong network with innovation labs and research institutions
- Exceptional presentation skills for high-stakes audiences