Job Description
Shape the future as our 2026 Visionary Futurist Strategist at Horizon Dynamics. We're seeking a forward-thinking leader to architect transformative strategies that will redefine industries by 2026. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge technological foresight with human-centered innovation to build tomorrow's solutions today.
Join our elite team of futurists, data scientists, and industry disruptors in Austin's vibrant tech ecosystem. You'll lead cross-functional initiatives that anticipate market shifts, emerging technologies, and societal trends to position Horizon Dynamics as the undisputed market leader in the 2026 landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology convergence
- Lead scenario planning workshops with C-suite executives to prepare for 2026 market disruptions
- Establish proprietary trend-analysis frameworks using predictive modeling and big data analytics
- Forge strategic partnerships with global innovation labs and academic institutions
- Present compelling future-state narratives to investors, board members, and key stakeholders
- Drive organizational culture transformation to embed anticipatory intelligence into all business units
- Publish thought leadership reports on 2026 technology and societal implications
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology strategy leadership
- Proven track record of developing and executing multi-year future-state roadmaps
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology, quantum systems)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field required
- Published author or keynote speaker at global innovation forums (SingularityU, Davos, etc.)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., ACIF, CFIP) preferred
- Experience scaling organizational foresight capabilities in Fortune 500 environments
- Deep understanding of geopolitical and socioeconomic megatrends impacting 2026