Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we pioneer the future of business strategy. As a 2026 Strategy Futurist, you'll architect tomorrow's competitive landscape today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, design disruptive business models, and prepare organizations for the seismic shifts of 2026. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and human behavior – where innovation meets impact.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers an unparalleled environment for strategic pioneers. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley disruptors, and global policy architects to shape the next decade of business evolution. This isn't just forecasting – it's active creation of preferred futures.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional foresight initiatives mapping 2026 market disruptions
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Quantify emerging technology impacts (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Design sustainability-driven business models for circular economies
- Present strategic visions to C-suite executives and investment committees
- Coordinate global trend intelligence networks across 12 time zones
- Author seminal thought leadership on 2026 competitive advantage
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting or corporate foresight
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of predicting industry-defining shifts
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum)
- Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences
- Published work in Harvard Business Review or equivalent tier
- Fluency in strategic modeling tools (STEEP, Delphi, Horizon Scanning)