Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as our 2026 Futurist Strategy Lead and architect the future of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, develop predictive frameworks, and shape strategic roadmaps for the post-2025 landscape. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation, where you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to build resilient organizations ready for the next paradigm shift.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources for trend analysis, including proprietary AI forecasting tools and exclusive access to global thought networks. You'll lead cross-functional teams in translating foresight into actionable strategies, ensuring our clients thrive in an era of exponential change.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026+ technological and societal disruptions using AI-driven analytics
- Design strategic frameworks for enterprise adaptation to quantum computing, AGI, and biotech convergence
- Lead scenario planning workshops for Fortune 500 clients on future workforce and market evolution
- Produce annual 'Horizon 2026' trend report with proprietary foresight methodology
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype solutions for 2030-era challenges
- Mentor junior futurists in advanced trend synthesis techniques
- Present strategic briefings to executive stakeholders on future-proofing initiatives
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation leadership
- Expertise in exponential technology forecasting (quantum, AI, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership on 2025+ societal or business transformation
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, horizon scanning, causal layered analysis)
- Experience with AI-driven trend analysis platforms
- Track record of delivering C-suite strategic recommendations
- Strong understanding of global geopolitical and economic forces shaping 2026