Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a 2026 Futurist Analyst and shape tomorrow's business landscape today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, anticipate disruptive technologies, and translate foresight into actionable strategies. This is your chance to work at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainability while influencing Fortune 500 clients.
Why join us? Our Austin-based innovation hub offers cutting-edge resources, collaborative cross-functional teams, and the autonomy to pioneer new methodologies. You'll receive competitive equity packages, unlimited learning stipends, and flexible hybrid work arrangements.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research on emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, etc.)
- Develop predictive models for industry disruptions through 2026-2030
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives
- Lead immersive trend-workshops with global stakeholders
- Author whitepapers on future-of-work implications
- Collaborate with R&D teams on prototype validation
- Maintain proprietary trend database using proprietary AI tools
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or trend analysis
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Proficiency with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation
- Experience with AI-driven forecasting platforms
- Exceptional storytelling abilities for executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating trend-prediction accuracy