Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. In this pivotal role, you'll anticipate paradigm shifts in technology, sustainability, and human behavior, directly influencing $500M+ product development. Collaborate with C-suite executives to shape the decade's most disruptive innovations while mentoring a cross-functional team of futurists and data scientists.
Our Austin hub offers unparalleled access to global tech ecosystems, with flexible hybrid work arrangements and industry-leading benefits. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, this is your opportunity to define what's next.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive frameworks for 2026+ technological and societal shifts using AI-driven trend analysis
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive leadership across quantum computing, biotech, and climate tech sectors
- Author quarterly foresight briefs with actionable recommendations for R&D prioritization
- Establish partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and emerging innovation accelerators
- Mentor a team of 5+ futurists and data scientists in horizon-scanning methodologies
- Present strategic roadmaps to investors and board members with 95% adoption rate
Qualifications
- 10+ years in futurism, strategic foresight, or innovation consulting with Fortune 500 clients
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methods, and trend impact analysis
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proficiency in Python/R for trend modeling and Tableau for data visualization
- Portfolio showcasing 3+ successfully predicted industry disruptions
- Fluency in Mandarin or Arabic for global stakeholder engagement