Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group as a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's business landscape today. We seek a forward-thinking leader to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional paradigms, and shape strategic roadmaps for the post-2025 economy. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, pioneer next-generation methodologies, and position our organization as an industry pioneer in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources for futurists including quantum computing labs, AI ethics consortiums, and a dedicated foresight incubator. You'll lead high-stakes projects at the intersection of biotechnology, space commerce, and sustainable infrastructure while mentoring a cross-disciplinary team of futurists and data scientists.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 5-10 year strategic foresight frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead scenario planning workshops using AI-powered trend analysis and predictive modeling
- Author whitepapers on disruptive technologies (quantum AI, neural interfaces, synthetic biology)
- Design innovation roadmaps aligning with UN SDGs and circular economy principles
- Present strategic briefings to executive boards and investor committees
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, scientists, and policy influencers
- Oversee R&D investments in emerging tech ventures with 2026+ market entry
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or equivalent with 8+ years experience
- Proven track record developing long-term strategic plans for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and cross-impact matrix analysis
- Published thought leadership in futurism journals (e.g., Futures, Technological Forecasting)
- Proficiency in AI-driven foresight tools (e.g., Palisade @Risk, Trendalyzer)
- Experience advising on ethical implications of exponential technologies
- Strong network with DARPA, World Economic Forum, or MIT Media Lab connections