Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as Horizon Dynamics' lead 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary analyst to decode emerging trends, anticipate paradigm shifts, and position our clients at the forefront of the next decade's technological and societal evolution. Join our elite innovation team in Austin's thriving tech corridor, where your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar decisions.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate resilience) to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives in Fortune 500 companies
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable strategies
- Author disruptive whitepapers on quantum computing's commercial impact
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-proof business models
- Present trend briefings at industry summits including CES and Web Summit
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting, futures research, or innovation leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging domains: synthetic biology, AGI governance, or neurotech
- Track record of influencing executive-level decisions through foresight