Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategy Director to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge trend analysis with strategic foresight to position our clients as industry pioneers. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions. Our Austin-based hub offers a dynamic environment where your insights will directly shape the future of global industries.
As a thought leader in our Innovation Lab, you'll develop proprietary forecasting models and scenario-planning frameworks that drive multi-billion-dollar decisions. We provide unparalleled resources including AI-powered analytics platforms, exclusive industry partnerships, and a culture that celebrates intellectual curiosity. This is your chance to transform theoretical foresight into actionable strategy.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the company's 2026 strategic foresight framework using predictive analytics and trend mapping
- Deliver executive briefings on emerging technologies (quantum computing, bio-integration, AI ethics) and their market impacts
- Design scenario-planning models for Fortune 500 clients navigating post-2025 disruptions
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and marketing teams
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at global tech summits
- Build proprietary forecasting algorithms using machine learning and big data visualization
- Mentor junior futurists while maintaining an external presence as a subject matter expert
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in emerging technologies (Web3, AGI, synthetic biology) and societal transformation
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related quantitative field
- Published author or frequent speaker at Davos, CES, or similar high-impact forums
- Proficiency in AI-driven forecasting tools (e.g., Palantir, Tableau, custom ML models)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful scenario-planning outcomes for major industry shifts
- Ability to translate complex foresight into executable business strategies