Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of innovation as we shape the future landscape for 2026. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect next-generation solutions. This role blends deep technological foresight with business acumen to transform possibilities into competitive advantages. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and publish groundbreaking research that defines industry paradigms. Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic environment where your ideas become reality through cutting-edge projects and global partnerships.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies and societal shifts to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, and quantum computing advancements
- Lead scenario planning workshops for executive stakeholders and board members
- Author white papers and keynote presentations at global innovation forums
- Manage innovation incubator programs with $5M+ annual budgets
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Mentor junior futurists and build a foresight knowledge repository
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futurology, Systems Thinking, or related field with 8+ years experience
- Proven track record of publishing trend-forecasting research in peer-reviewed journals
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies and futures modeling frameworks
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Executive-level presentation skills with 50+ keynote presentations
- Experience leading cross-cultural innovation teams in Fortune 500 environments
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful strategic transformations
- Fluency in data visualization tools and predictive analytics platforms