Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking visionary 2026 Futurist Strategists to decode emerging trends and architect next-generation solutions. This role blends predictive analytics with creative foresight to transform industries before they evolve. Work with Fortune 500 clients in our Austin innovation hub, where your insights will shape the decade's most disruptive technologies.
Responsibilities
- Analyze technological, economic, and social megatrends to identify 2026 market opportunities
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for client innovation pipelines
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future-proofing business models
- Produce whitepapers and thought leadership on disruptive technologies
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present strategic forecasts to C-suite executives and investment committees
- Maintain a trend intelligence dashboard tracking 50+ innovation indicators
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of AI, quantum computing, or biotech convergence
- Proven track record of delivering future-focused business strategies
- Exceptional storytelling skills for translating complex futures
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred)
- Portfolio showcasing 3+ future trend publications or frameworks