Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and transform them into actionable business frameworks. This role blends technological foresight with commercial innovation, requiring you to map the next decade's disruption landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-readiness into our DNA, driving ventures at the intersection of quantum computing, synthetic biology, and decentralized economies. Our Austin hub offers unparalleled resources to pioneer solutions that redefine industries.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify 2026+ technological and societal inflection points
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI ethics, climate adaptation, and neurotech convergence
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for post-scarcity economy transitions
- Partner with R&D to prototype commercial applications of emerging technologies
- Present disruption forecasts to investors and executive stakeholders quarterly
- Build cross-functional innovation pods to test future-proof business models
- Publish thought leadership on future-proofing organizational resilience
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting at Fortune 500 firms
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of translating future trends into profitable ventures
- Certification in Futures Methodologies (e.g., CFS, Foresight Practitioner)
- Portfolio showcasing 3+ future-proofing projects with measurable ROI
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex future scenarios
- Experience with scenario planning tools and trend analysis platforms