Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect the future. We're seeking a pioneering 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and build transformative roadmaps for the next decade. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, requiring both analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across industries to translate technological and societal shifts into competitive advantages. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to shape tomorrow's landscape today.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their business implications through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-ready initiatives
- Produce quarterly trend briefings and horizon scanning reports
- Design innovation pipelines integrating emerging technologies
- Advocate for ethical futurism principles in corporate decision-making
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategy consulting, foresight, or emerging tech research
- Deep expertise in at least two 2026-critical domains (e.g., climate tech, neuro interfaces)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial strategy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business, or STEM field
- Exceptional storytelling abilities for complex concepts
- Proficiency in horizon scanning tools (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Experience advising C-suite on transformational change