Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect the future of business strategy for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to identify emerging trends, develop foresight frameworks, and translate technological shifts into actionable business opportunities. This role combines cutting-edge research with executive-level consulting to position our clients at the forefront of innovation.
Why join us? Work alongside Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our Austin innovation lab, with 20% dedicated R&D time for personal projects and access to our $500M FutureTech incubator fund.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 market disruptions across AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 executives
- Lead cross-functional workshops on exponential technology adoption
- Produce annual '2026 Horizon Scan' reports with actionable recommendations
- Collaborate with MIT Media Lab on emerging technology forecasting
- Present strategic briefings at Davos and World Economic Forum summits
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Published research on exponential technologies (AI/quantum/biotech)
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Experience with Delphi method and Horizon Scanning methodologies
- Track record of influencing C-suite strategy decisions
- Fluency in future literacy frameworks (e.g., Anticipatory Systems Theory)