Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we pioneer the next frontier of human advancement. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our roadmap for the coming decade. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform uncertainty into opportunity.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and publish thought leadership that shapes industry discourse. Our Austin hub offers unmatched resources for breakthrough research and real-world prototyping.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate resilience) to map 2026+ scenarios
- Design strategic frameworks for exponential technology adoption
- Lead 'Horizon Labs' workshops with Fortune 500 partners
- Author quarterly FutureScan Briefings for executive decision-making
- Manage $2M+ innovation portfolio for high-impact prototyping
- Develop ethical governance protocols for emerging technologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of publishing future-focused thought leadership
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- Fluency in exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Portfolio demonstrating tangible impact from future-oriented projects