Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we pioneer the next frontier of innovation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's business landscape today. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, ensuring our organization thrives in the rapidly evolving post-2025 ecosystem. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to decode emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal transformations that will redefine industries by 2026.
We offer an unparalleled environment where your insights directly shape multi-billion-dollar decisions. Our Austin headquarters features state-of-the-art labs and a culture that rewards intellectual curiosity. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to become a catalyst for the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps mapping technological, economic, and societal trends through 2026
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruption opportunities in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports with actionable recommendations for executive leadership
- Establish KPIs for measuring organizational readiness for 2026-era market conditions
- Partner with R&D to validate futuristic concepts through prototype development
- Represent Horizon Dynamics at global innovation forums and thought leadership summits
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Technology Innovation, or related field
- Minimum 7 years experience in corporate strategy or futurist consulting
- Portfolio demonstrating published trend analyses or scenario planning projects
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Proven ability to translate complex future scenarios into executable business plans
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFIP) or equivalent
- Experience scaling innovation initiatives across Fortune 500 organizations