Job Description
Join the vanguard of tomorrow at Horizon Dynamics Group, where we're architecting the future today. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our innovation roadmap for the next decade. This pivotal role blends foresight analytics with strategic execution, ensuring our leadership in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify paradigm shifts, develop future-proof business models, and position our portfolio at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable technology.
Our Austin-based hub offers an unparalleled environment for boundary-pushing innovation, with competitive compensation, equity packages, and access to cutting-edge research facilities. If you thrive at the nexus of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your moment to define what comes next.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends and emerging technologies to forecast industry disruptions through 2030
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for C-suite decision-making and board presentations
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable product roadmaps
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs to pioneer next-gen solutions
- Author forward-looking thought leadership and white papers positioning our market dominance
- Quantify long-term opportunities through scenario modeling and risk mitigation strategies
- Mentor innovation teams in applying futurist methodologies to current challenges
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Minimum 8 years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology forecasting
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum, neurotech)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence and boardroom credibility
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology strategy (peer-reviewed journals)
- Experience leading cross-continental teams in dynamic, fast-evolving environments
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-shaping initiatives for Fortune 500 clients