Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role blends data-driven foresight with human-centric innovation, shaping how industries evolve post-2025. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate technological convergence, climate resilience, and societal shifts. Our Austin hub offers unparalleled resources to pioneer solutions that redefine business paradigms. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and strategy, this is your moment to impact the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify paradigm-shifting trends across AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for 2026-2030 market landscapes
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-proof business models
- Deliver executive briefings on emerging disruption vectors
- Design organizational adaptation strategies for technological singularity readiness
- Curate cross-industry innovation summits with Fortune 500 partners
- Author thought leadership publications on post-2025 workforce evolution
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology
- Proven track record of translating future trends into actionable strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning and systems thinking methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Gartner, Forrester, Futures Platform)
- Deep understanding of climate-tech convergence and ethical AI governance
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex future narratives
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFAP preferred)