Job Description
Step into the future with Horizon Dynamics Inc. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode tomorrow's opportunities today. As a key architect of our innovation roadmap, you'll analyze emerging tech trends, societal shifts, and market disruptions to position our organization at the forefront of the next technological revolution. Join our elite team of futurists in Austin, where we're building the world's first predictive intelligence platform that will redefine how industries evolve.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify breakthrough technologies and paradigm shifts for 2026-2030
- Develop predictive models for market evolution and competitive landscape transformation
- Architect strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology convergence
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-proofing principles into organizational DNA
- Present foresight findings to stakeholders through immersive scenario-planning workshops
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs to pioneer next-gen solutions
- Author white papers on emerging socioeconomic impacts of technological acceleration
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or Technology Innovation
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, consulting, or R&D leadership roles
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep technical knowledge across AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology domains
- Exceptional data visualization and narrative-building skills for complex concepts
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist or technology journals
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFPS) preferred
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in rapid prototyping environments