Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as Horizon Dynamics' first-ever 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary thinker to architect our next-gen innovation roadmap and position our clients at the forefront of technological evolution. This pioneering role blends foresight analysis with strategic implementation, requiring you to decode emerging trends across AI, biotech, and quantum computing while translating insights into actionable business strategies.
Join our elite team of futurists in Austin where we're building the future before it happens. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives from Fortune 500 companies, lead horizon-scanning initiatives, and develop proprietary frameworks for anticipating paradigm shifts. This isn't just about predicting trends – it's about creating them.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology roadmaps and scenario-planning models for enterprise clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops identifying disruptive opportunities in emerging sectors
- Produce quarterly foresight reports with actionable recommendations for executive stakeholders
- Design and implement innovation incubation programs targeting 2026 market entry points
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs pioneering next-gen technologies
- Present trend analyses to executive boards with data-driven future-state projections
- Mentor junior strategists in advanced foresight methodologies and analytical frameworks
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology analysis
- Proven expertise in developing long-term scenario-planning models (5+ year horizons)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative field
- Deep technical knowledge in at least two emerging domains (quantum computing, synthetic biology, etc.)
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed foresight journals or industry whitepapers
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on technology adoption strategies
- Proficiency in foresight tools like Delphi method, cross-impact matrices, and horizon scanning
- Exceptional storytelling ability to translate complex futures into executive narratives