Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect the future. We're seeking a 2026 Futurist Strategist to anticipate emerging trends, design transformative roadmaps, and position our organization at the forefront of innovation. This role blends cutting-edge technology forecasting with strategic business planning to create actionable insights for the next generation of markets.
As a key thought leader, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to develop forward-looking strategies that capitalize on paradigm shifts in AI, biotechnology, and sustainable energy. Our Austin-based hub offers an unparalleled environment for ambitious futurists to shape tomorrow's reality today.
Responsibilities
- Forecast industry and technology trends through 2030 using predictive analytics and scenario modeling
- Develop strategic frameworks for market entry in emerging sectors (quantum computing, neurotech, space economy)
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align organizational capabilities with future opportunities
- Produce executive reports on disruptive forces and competitive landscapes
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs to pioneer next-gen solutions
- Advose on ethical implications of emerging technologies and regulatory frameworks
- Design innovation sprints for prototyping future business models
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation with 2026+ vision projects
- Expertise in trend analysis frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Delphi Method)
- Proficiency in AI-driven forecasting tools and data visualization platforms
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or industry disruption
- Experience with scenario planning for exponential technologies
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or similar methodology
- Portfolio demonstrating 5+ future-strategy implementations