Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the future landscape. This role combines cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to position our company as an industry pioneer. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable roadmaps for the 2026 horizon, blending technological foresight with human-centric innovation.
Our Austin-based headquarters offers a dynamic environment where your ideas will shape multi-billion dollar decisions. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your chance to define what's next.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technological, economic, and societal trends to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop strategic frameworks for future-proofing organizational operations
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on long-term vision
- Produce forward-looking whitepapers and scenario planning models
- Identify disruptive opportunities and innovation gaps in target sectors
- Advise executive leadership on strategic pivots and market positioning
- Build and maintain an external network of futurists and industry experts
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of publishing trend analysis or scenario planning
- Deep expertise in AI, biotech, or climate-tech disruption patterns
- Exceptional systems thinking and complex modeling capabilities
- Experience presenting to C-level executives and boards
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 5-year horizon forecasting projects