Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we architect tomorrow's solutions today. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategy Lead to decode emerging trends, disrupt industries, and drive exponential growth. This role merges strategic foresight with actionable execution, positioning you at the forefront of technological and societal transformation.
As a key architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate disruptive innovations, anticipate paradigm shifts, and implement future-proof business models. Our Austin headquarters offers an agile, innovation-driven environment where your insights will directly shape multi-million dollar decisions.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies and societal shifts by 2026
- Develop and integrate future-forward strategies into quarterly business roadmaps
- Conduct scenario planning for disruptive industry transformations
- Present strategic foresight findings to executive stakeholders and board members
- Drive cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D and product teams
- Author thought leadership publications on 2026 industry trends
- Mentor junior futurists and build strategic intelligence frameworks
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting, futures research, or C-suite strategy roles
- Proven track record of predicting market shifts (portfolio required)
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Certification in futures methodologies (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field
- Published thought leadership in industry journals (minimum 3 papers)
- Experience scaling innovative ventures from concept to market
- Proficiency in strategic modeling and predictive analytics tools