Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we redefine the future. We're seeking a forward-thinking Futurist Strategist to anticipate market shifts and drive innovation for 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term roadmaps that leverage emerging technologies, demographic shifts, and global megatrends. This role demands exceptional analytical prowess, creative foresight, and the ability to translate complex scenarios into actionable strategies.
Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic environment where your insights will directly influence product development, market entry strategies, and organizational transformation. We provide comprehensive benefits including equity participation, flexible work arrangements, and continuous learning opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate global trends and disruptive technologies impacting 2026-2030 landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning models for high-stakes business decisions
- Present strategic foresight reports to executive leadership and board members
- Identify emerging market opportunities and competitive threats
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into organizational DNA
- Quantify long-term risks and opportunities using advanced analytical frameworks
- Advise on sustainable business models for volatile future markets
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, consulting, or futurist role
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems thinking
- Proven ability to translate complex insights into executive-level recommendations
- Familiarity with AI, biotech, and climate change megatrends
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in future-oriented publications
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Studies preferred