Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of 2026 innovation! We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's solutions. This role blends foresight analysis with strategic implementation, requiring you to anticipate technological shifts and transform them into actionable business roadmaps. Work with C-suite executives to pioneer next-gen frameworks while maintaining operational excellence in today's dynamic landscape.
Our Austin-based hub offers unparalleled opportunities to collaborate with industry pioneers and shape the future of disruptive technologies. If you thrive at the intersection of prediction and execution, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic and technological trends to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-forward solutions
- Deliver strategic briefings to executive stakeholders and board members
- Lead cross-functional initiatives integrating emerging technologies into core business models
- Produce annual foresight reports with actionable recommendations
- Maintain competitive intelligence through global trend analysis networks
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech roles
- Expertise in trend analysis methodologies (e.g., horizon scanning, Delphi techniques)
- Proven track record translating future scenarios into executable strategies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFPS) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-shaping initiatives