Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Foresight Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role blends technological foresight with business acumen, ensuring we're not just prepared for 2026 but actively shaping it. You'll work cross-functionally with R&D, product, and executive teams to identify emerging trends, mitigate future risks, and capitalize on paradigm-shifting opportunities. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers a collaborative environment where your insights will directly influence multi-billion dollar decisions.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 strategic scenarios using trend analysis, horizon scanning, and predictive modeling
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future opportunities and threats
- Create quantifiable impact models for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Produce quarterly foresight briefs for C-suite and board members
- Establish early-warning systems for disruptive market shifts
- Partner with R&D to prototype solutions for 2026 challenges
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists and industry pioneers
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years in strategic planning, futurism, or technology consulting
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or MBA with specialization
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their market implications
- Exceptional data storytelling and executive communication skills
- Experience with foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or digital transformation