Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group as our pioneering 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead to architect tomorrow's solutions today. We're seeking visionary minds to decode emerging trends and shape transformative strategies for the post-2025 landscape. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation, offering unparalleled influence in defining how organizations navigate the next paradigm shift.
As a key architect of our forward-thinking ecosystem, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D labs, and global thought leaders to develop actionable frameworks for 2026 and beyond. We offer a dynamic remote-first culture with quarterly in-person innovation retreats in Austin's vibrant tech corridor, alongside comprehensive benefits including equity, wellness stipends, and tuition reimbursement.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing predictive models for 2026 market shifts, technological disruptions, and societal transformations
- Architect strategic roadmaps for clients navigating 2026 digital transformation, AI integration, and sustainable business practices
- Conduct horizon-scanning research identifying emerging technologies, geopolitical shifts, and behavioral trends impacting 2026
- Deliver executive-level briefings and scenario-planning workshops for Fortune 500 partners
- Oversee development of proprietary foresight methodologies and trend-forecasting frameworks
- Build and maintain an expert network of futurists, technologists, and academic researchers
- Author thought leadership publications and white papers on 2026 strategic imperatives
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research with demonstrable 2026+ trend analysis experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and predictive modeling methodologies
- Proven track record of delivering executive-level strategic recommendations for multi-year planning
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex futures into actionable business strategies
- Professional certification in Foresight (ACF) or Innovation Management preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating published 2026 trend analysis or strategic foresight projects