Job Description
Shape tomorrow's business landscape today at Horizon Dynamics. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategy Director to decode emerging trends and architect transformative roadmaps for our Fortune 500 clients. Join our elite innovation team at the intersection of technology, sociology, and market evolution.
As a thought leader in our Austin-based innovation hub, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across healthcare, AI, and sustainability sectors. This hybrid role offers unparalleled autonomy to pioneer methodologies that will define the next decade of business strategy.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 market disruptions using advanced data analytics
- Lead cross-functional workshops with Fortune 500 C-suite executives
- Author quarterly trend reports published in top-tier industry journals
- Design implementation frameworks for emerging technologies (quantum computing, neurotech)
- Mentor junior strategists in horizon scanning methodologies
- Present at global innovation summits including CES and Web Summit
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic consulting or corporate futurism
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published work in Harvard Business Review or MIT Sloan
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend impact analysis
- Proficiency in AI-driven forecasting tools (Palantir, Tableau)
- Portfolio of implemented future-proofing strategies
- Certified Futurist (CF) credential preferred