Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role blends data-driven foresight with human-centric innovation to shape products that define the coming decade. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional labs, and publish seminal research on societal and technological shifts. Our Austin campus offers cutting-edge facilities, flexible work policies, and a culture where curiosity fuels breakthroughs.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI ethics, climate tech, neurodiversity, quantum computing) to map 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for product innovation and business adaptation
- Lead quarterly 'Horizon Labs' with engineers, designers, and anthropologists to prototype future solutions
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote at industry summits on future-proofing strategies
- Partner with venture capital arm to identify and integrate emerging technologies
- Mentor cross-functional teams in futures-thinking methodologies and strategic foresight
- Build dynamic dashboards tracking 200+ indicators of technological and societal change
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in trend analysis, innovation consulting, or corporate strategy
- Portfolio demonstrating published futures research or scenario planning projects
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and AI trend analysis platforms
- Exceptional storytelling ability to translate complex futures into actionable strategies
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on long-term strategic pivots
- Passion for emerging technologies and their societal implications