Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect next-generation solutions. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical business strategy, transforming foresight into actionable roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to explore quantum computing, biotech convergence, and AI-driven societal shifts. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disruptors to shape industries before they exist.
Responsibilities
- Analyze horizon-scanning data to identify disruptive 2026+ technology and societal trends
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients facing exponential change
- Lead cross-functional workshops translating future insights into product roadmaps
- Author visionary whitepapers read by C-suite executives and policymakers
- Build predictive models using quantum computing simulations and big data analytics
- Represent the company at Davos and global innovation summits
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent strategic foresight certification
- 5+ years in strategic consulting or innovation leadership at enterprise level
- Proven expertise in exponential technology forecasting (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership on paradigm shifts in business or society
- Mastery of scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Delphi method, cross-impact analysis)
- Experience with predictive analytics tools and quantum computing platforms