Job Description
Shape the future with Horizon Dynamics as we pioneer the 2026 technological frontier. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect next-generation solutions. This role sits at the intersection of innovation, foresight, and execution, transforming speculative futures into actionable business strategies.
Join our elite team in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem to lead high-stakes research on quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable infrastructure. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and disruptors across industries to build resilient roadmaps for the post-2025 landscape. If you thrive at the nexus of technology and human progress, this is your defining moment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for enterprise resilience in volatile future environments
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align leadership on emerging opportunities and risks
- Author thought leadership publications and white papers on future-focused business models
- Partner with R&D to prototype solutions for anticipated 2026 market demands
- Build strategic alliances with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Monitor geopolitical and technological signals influencing future-proofing strategies
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D
- Proven track record of translating future scenarios into business roadmaps
- Expertise in trend analysis across AI, biotech, and sustainable tech domains
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Deep understanding of exponential technology adoption curves
- Certification in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., CFS) preferred