Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we pioneer the decade ahead! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead to architect tomorrow's innovations today. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional thinking, and build actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. Our Austin-based team operates at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics to shape sustainable futures. If you thrive in ambiguity and possess an insatiable curiosity about what's next, this is your moment to impact generations.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight frameworks using scenario planning and horizon scanning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize insights from AI, biotech, climate science, and socio-economic shifts
- Produce high-impact trend reports and visualizations for C-suite stakeholders and innovation partners
- Design and pilot prototype solutions addressing 2026 market gaps and human needs
- Build and nurture a global network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
- Quantify future opportunities through predictive modeling and risk assessment methodologies
- Present strategic recommendations to the board with compelling narrative frameworks
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership roles
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and systems thinking
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI trajectories)
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization skills with executive presence
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Management, or related field
- Published thought leadership in future-focused journals or platforms
- Experience scaling foresight programs within global enterprises
- Certification in futures methodologies (e.g., CFS, Foresight Practitioner)