Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect the future! We're seeking a pioneering 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our next-generation roadmap. This role demands radical innovation thinkers who thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. You'll lead cross-functional initiatives to identify disruptive opportunities while developing actionable frameworks for our 2026 market dominance.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources for futurists including AI-powered trend labs, dedicated research budgets, and executive-level influence. If you're passionate about solving tomorrow's challenges today and possess an uncanny ability to see beyond the horizon, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026 strategic vision through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and threats
- Create scenario-planning frameworks for emerging technologies (quantum, AGI, biotech)
- Partner with C-suite executives to integrate future insights into corporate strategy
- Author thought leadership publications on paradigm-shifting developments
- Manage innovation pipeline with 5+ year implementation horizons
- Establish KPIs to track future-readiness and strategic alignment
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, futurism, or innovation leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of developing long-term strategic roadmaps
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data synthesis and scenario modeling capabilities
- Experience presenting to executive stakeholders and boards
- Published thought leadership on future trends or disruption
- Certification in strategic foresight or futures methodologies preferred