Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of innovation as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, design adaptive frameworks, and steer our organization through tomorrow's disruptions. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies.
Our Austin-based team operates at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, offering unparalleled opportunities to shape industries before they exist. If you thrive in ambiguity and possess an insatiable curiosity about what's next, this is your chance to build the future.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate global technological, social, and economic shifts through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 2026+ business continuity and growth
- Design strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology convergence
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into current initiatives
- Produce forward-looking reports and presentations for C-suite stakeholders
- Monitor emerging regulations and ethical implications of breakthrough technologies
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype future-focused product concepts
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems thinking methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, neurotech)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic foresight
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating future-shaping projects or research