Job Description
Step into tomorrow with Horizon Dynamics Inc., where we're architecting the future today. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our innovation roadmap for the next decade. Join our Austin-based team at the forefront of technological and societal transformation.
In this pivotal role, you'll analyze cutting-edge developments across AI, biotechnology, and sustainable systems to position our organization as an industry leader. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop forward-looking strategies that anticipate market shifts and create competitive advantages. We offer a dynamic environment where your insights directly influence our trajectory toward 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global mega-trends and technological disruptors impacting business landscapes through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic plans for market positioning and innovation pipeline
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize insights from R&D, marketing, and operations
- Produce quarterly horizon-scanning reports with actionable recommendations
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-focused opportunities into development roadmaps
- Represent company at global innovation forums and thought leadership events
- Mentor junior strategists in future-proof methodologies and trend analysis
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning or innovation consulting with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and technology forecasting
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with experience presenting to executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-shaping initiatives
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Studies preferred