Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futures Strategist to lead cross-functional initiatives shaping tomorrow's technological landscape. This pivotal role combines foresight analysis with actionable strategy development for emerging markets. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D teams to translate forward-looking insights into sustainable competitive advantages.
We offer a dynamic environment where innovation thrives, complemented by comprehensive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to present at global futurism symposiums. Our Austin headquarters features cutting-edge labs and collaborative spaces designed to inspire breakthrough thinking.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026+ technology roadmaps using predictive analytics and scenario modeling
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify emerging market opportunities and disrupt threats
- Produce quarterly strategic briefs for executive leadership on macroeconomic shifts
- Establish KPI frameworks for measuring innovation pipeline maturity
- Forge strategic partnerships with academic institutions and R&D pioneers
- Present futures insights to investors and board members
- Mentor junior analysts in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning or innovation consulting
- Expertise in trend analysis and scenario development frameworks
- Proven experience translating foresight into commercial strategy
- Strong data visualization and presentation skills
- Certification in strategic foresight methodologies preferred
- Deep understanding of AI, quantum computing, and biotech trajectories