Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. as a 2026 Strategic Futurist and architect tomorrow's today. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 innovation roadmap. This pivotal role bridges foresight, technology, and business strategy, transforming abstract possibilities into actionable blueprints for global markets.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure, ensuring our organization remains at the vanguard of progress. This is your chance to influence the future while working with world-class futurists, data scientists, and industry disruptors.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026 market entry
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for quantum computing adoption and ethical AI governance
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align technical teams on future-state capabilities
- Produce strategic foresight reports for executive decision-making and investor communications
- Design and implement innovation pipelines for next-gen sustainable technologies
- Partner with R&D to prototype 2026-viable solutions in our Austin Innovation Lab
- Establish KPIs to track foresight accuracy and strategic impact
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology roadmapping
- Expertise in trend analysis methodologies (e.g., Delphi, horizon scanning)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Proven experience translating foresight into executable business strategies
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in futures or technology publications
- Track record of influencing organizational strategy through scenario planning