Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of innovation as we redefine industries for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative pathways for our global clients. This role blends deep technological foresight with strategic business acumen to shape the future of work, sustainability, and human augmentation.
As a key member of our Future Intelligence Unit, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies, guiding them through disruptive transitions while maintaining ethical frameworks. Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where cutting-edge research meets real-world application.
Responsibilities
- Analyze horizon-scanning data from quantum computing, biotech, and AI to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026 market landscapes
- Develop strategic roadmaps for clients navigating workforce automation and human-machine augmentation transitions
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for climate resilience and circular economy transformations
- Produce trend briefings on metaverse integration, neuro-interfaces, and decentralized governance models
- Partner with R&D to prototype ethical frameworks for emerging technologies
- Present strategic insights at global forums including Davos and TED Future conferences
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years experience in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Published research on 2026+ technology implications in peer-reviewed journals
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario modeling, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 5-10 year strategic implementations
- Professional certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., APF, WFS)