Job Description
Shape the future as our 2026 Futurist Strategist at Horizon Dynamics Inc. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's innovations. This role demands foresight, strategic acumen, and the ability to transform complex data into actionable roadmaps for our global clients.
Join our Austin-based innovation lab where you'll collaborate with quantum computing experts, neuroscientists, and sustainability pioneers to develop predictive models for 2026's technological and societal shifts. We offer unparalleled resources, flexible work arrangements, and the chance to influence how humanity adapts to the next frontier of progress.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI ethics, climate resilience, neurotech) to forecast 2026 market disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients facing 2030 transformation challenges
- Lead cross-functional workshops translating foresight into product roadmaps and investment strategies
- Author quarterly 'Future Pulse' reports with data-driven predictions for 15+ industries
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype solutions for 2026's anticipated human-machine integration
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
- Present strategic insights to C-suite executives and government innovation councils
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology research
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Published thought leadership on emerging technologies or societal transformation
- Proficiency in predictive modeling tools (e.g., Palisade @Risk, Prophet)
- Experience advising C-suite on exponential technology adoption strategies
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 3-5 year foresight implementations
- Deep understanding of geopolitical and economic factors shaping 2026