Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative roadmaps for our global clients. This is your chance to shape industries before they exist.
As a pioneer in predictive analytics and strategic foresight, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to identify paradigm shifts, develop scenario-based frameworks, and future-proof organizational blueprints. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical foresight into actionable business advantage.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for technological and societal shifts through 2026 horizon scanning
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for clients in AI, biotech, and quantum computing sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align executive teams on future-readiness strategies
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports with actionable innovation roadmaps
- Establish partnerships with academic research labs and emerging tech incubators
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon analysis methodologies
- Present findings at global industry summits and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in trend analysis or strategic planning within tech/consulting
- Published thought leadership on emerging technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Proficiency in foresight tools like Delphi method, cross-impact matrices, and horizon scanning
- Exceptional storytelling ability to translate complex futures into executive narratives
- Experience with scenario planning frameworks (e.g., STEEP-V, causal layered analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-strategy implementation
- Global network of innovation thought leaders and researchers