Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our next-generation roadmap for emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal transformations. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive leadership to position our organization as an industry pioneer.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop predictive models, identify disruptive opportunities, and design adaptive strategies that will define the next decade. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to transform futuristic concepts into market realities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain 2026 technology impact forecasts across AI, quantum computing, and biotech sectors
- Create scenario-planning frameworks for global market volatility and regulatory shifts
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable business strategies
- Produce quarterly trend briefings for executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and future-focused think tanks
- Design organizational resilience protocols for anticipated disruptions
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or C-suite advisory roles
- Proven track record of developing multi-year technology roadmaps
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or relevant technical field
- Exceptional communication skills with executive stakeholders
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CSF) preferred
- Published thought leadership on emerging technologies