Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role requires you to decode emerging tech trends, societal shifts, and market disruptions before they enter mainstream consciousness. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform foresight into actionable strategies that position us as industry pioneers.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers an environment where your ideas can reshape industries. You'll lead scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend analysis while mentoring a cross-functional team of analysts and innovators. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and strategic foresight, this is your moment to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the 2026 strategic foresight framework using advanced trend analysis methodologies
- Produce quarterly Horizon Reports on disruptive technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Design scenario-planning models for global market shifts and regulatory landscapes
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-proof business models
- Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership and board members
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Author thought leadership content for industry publications and conferences
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Foresight, Strategic Planning, Technology Management, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Proven track record of implementing trend analysis into successful business strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and systems thinking
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech (AGI, Web3, sustainable tech) and societal megatrends
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex futures clearly
- Experience mentoring high-performing teams and driving organizational change