Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategy Director to decode emerging trends and architect the blueprint for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role blends technological foresight with business acumen to shape our organization's next evolution. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate paradigm shifts, drive innovation roadmaps, and position our enterprise as an industry pioneer in an era of unprecedented transformation.
Our Austin-based headquarters thrives at the intersection of technology and sustainability. You'll lead a cross-functional team of futurists, data scientists, and innovation specialists to translate complex global shifts into actionable strategies. This is your opportunity to influence multi-billion-dollar decisions while working alongside thought leaders who redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technological, social, and economic trends to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop strategic frameworks that position the company for exponential growth in disruptive environments
- Lead scenario-planning initiatives for quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable futures
- Collaborate with R&D to align innovation pipelines with long-term societal shifts
- Present strategic foresight to executive leadership and board members quarterly
- Build and mentor a team of futurist analysts and strategy consultants
- Publish industry thought leadership on future-focused business models
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, futurism, or C-suite advisory roles
- Proven track record of translating future trends into executable business strategies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional data storytelling and scenario modeling capabilities
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex transformations
- Published work on future-of-work or industry disruption topics
- Certification in strategic foresight or futures methodologies preferred