Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group as a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a forward-thinking leader to decode emerging trends, develop predictive frameworks, and guide our organization through transformative technological shifts. This pivotal role demands exceptional analytical prowess and the ability to translate complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies. Work alongside industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art Austin hub, where your insights will directly shape multi-year roadmaps and disrupt conventional market approaches.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for technological evolution through 2026-2030
- Lead scenario planning workshops for C-suite executives on disruptive innovations
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, quantum computing, biotech convergence) for strategic implications
- Design and implement horizon scanning methodologies across 15+ industries
- Author white papers on future-of-work paradigms and their organizational impacts
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions
- Present strategic foresight findings at international innovation forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Published thought leadership in future-tech domains
- Proficiency in predictive modeling tools (e.g., Palisade @RISK, Trendalyzer)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS preferred)