Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and architect the next frontier of innovation. We seek a visionary leader to decode emerging trends, redefine industry paradigms, and drive transformative strategies for the post-2025 landscape. This pivotal role blends technological foresight with business acumen to position our clients at the vanguard of progress.
As a thought leader in our Austin-based innovation hub, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global disruptors to craft actionable blueprints for 2026 and beyond. Your insights will shape product roadmaps, investment strategies, and organizational evolution in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ technological, social, and economic shifts
- Develop strategic frameworks for AI integration, quantum computing adoption, and biotech convergence
- Author whitepapers and executive briefings on future-proofing business models
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into organizational DNA
- Build and lead a global network of futurists and industry pioneers
- Quantify ROI of futuristic initiatives through predictive modeling
- Advise C-suite on risk mitigation for paradigm shifts
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Technology Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven expertise in emerging tech: AGI, neurotech, climate engineering
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or top-tier publications
- Experience with scenario planning and trend impact assessment
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex future concepts
- Certification in Futures Studies (e.g., Association of Professional Futurists)