Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today at Horizon Dynamics Inc. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. As we approach pivotal technological inflection points, your foresight will directly influence our market dominance in AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. Join our elite team of disruptors in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem where your strategic vision becomes tangible impact.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global technological, economic, and sociological trends through 2026 horizon scanning
- Develop predictive models for disruptive market shifts and competitive landscapes
- Architect long-term innovation roadmaps aligned with C-suite strategic objectives
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into product development
- Produce high-impact trend briefings for executive stakeholders and investors
- Identify emerging partnership opportunities with research institutions and startups
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative field
- 5+ years experience in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology trajectories
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling capabilities
- Published thought leadership in future-focused publications
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., APF, WFS) preferred