Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation as we seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our next-generation roadmap. In this pivotal role, you'll translate emerging technological trends into actionable business strategies, ensuring our leadership in the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026 and beyond. We're not just predicting the future—we're creating it.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers an unparalleled environment where cutting-edge research meets commercial application. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and cross-functional teams to develop foresight frameworks that will shape our organization's trajectory for the next decade. This is your opportunity to leave an indelible mark on how industries evolve.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive trend analysis frameworks for 2026 technology horizons (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Produce strategic foresight reports and scenario-planning models for executive decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align organizational capabilities with future market demands
- Establish innovation partnerships with academic institutions and emerging tech startups
- Design and implement horizon-scanning methodologies to identify disruptive opportunities
- Present strategic recommendations to the board of directors with compelling data visualizations
- Mentor a team of futurist researchers and analysts
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futuristics, Strategic Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or trend analysis
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-oriented business strategies
- Expertise in systems thinking and scenario planning methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies' commercial applications
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive-level communication abilities
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic innovation
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning, cross-impact matrices)