Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape transformative business strategies for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate technological disruptions, market shifts, and societal evolutions. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to pioneer solutions that redefine industries. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, this is your opportunity to architect the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to identify strategic opportunities and threats
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 2026+ business resilience
- Partner with R&D teams to translate foresight into actionable innovation roadmaps
- Deliver executive briefings on disruptive technologies and market evolution
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into organizational DNA
- Author white papers on emerging paradigms for industry thought leadership
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic indicators to refine strategic foresight
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation leadership
- Proven track record of developing scenario-based strategic frameworks
- Expertise in trend analysis tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex technical concepts
- Portfolio demonstrating foresight projects with measurable business impact
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFSD) highly valued