Job Description
Join our pioneering team as a 2026 Futurist Strategist at Horizon Dynamics Inc., where tomorrow's innovations become today's reality. We're seeking a visionary thinker to map emerging tech trends, disrupt conventional industries, and architect transformative business strategies for the next frontier. This hybrid role demands radical creativity, data-driven foresight, and the ability to translate complex futures into actionable blueprints.
Our Austin hub sits at the intersection of biotech, AI, and sustainable energy—perfect for shaping tomorrow's landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and present disruptive frameworks to global stakeholders. If you thrive at the nexus of technology, sociology, and market evolution, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Forecast disruptive technology and market trends through quantitative analysis and scenario planning
- Develop strategic roadmaps for 2026+ product ecosystems in AI, quantum computing, and climate tech
- Lead innovation workshops with Fortune 500 partners to co-create future-ready business models
- Produce quarterly 'Horizon Scan' reports synthesifying geopolitical, technological, and socio-economic signals
- Design and pilot prototype ventures with venture capital partners for exponential growth opportunities
- Mentor a team of futurists and data scientists using cutting-edge forecasting methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field with 5+ years experience
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging tech (e.g., generative AI, synthetic biology)
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methods, and trend impact analysis
- Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive modeling
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience to C-level audiences and global forums
- Published thought leadership in futurism/innovation (white papers, patents, or keynotes)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-strategy implementations