Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts that will redefine industries by 2026. This pioneering role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape our innovation roadmap. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional think tanks, and deliver actionable insights that position our company as the industry's undisputed thought leader.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate and map technological, economic, and cultural trends through 2026 using proprietary foresight methodologies
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for AI integration, quantum computing adoption, and biotech disruption
- Lead quarterly 'Future Horizon' workshops with executive stakeholders to align innovation priorities
- Author white papers and thought leadership content positioning our company as a 2026 innovation authority
- Partner with R&D to prototype and validate future-facing solutions in our Austin Innovation Lab
- Monitor global policy shifts affecting emerging tech deployment and regulatory landscapes
- Build and maintain a network of futurists, academic pioneers, and industry disruptors
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurism with demonstrable 2026+ impact
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative field
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and technology roadmapping
- Published thought leadership on disruptive technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex strategic transformations
- Mastery of foresight tools (Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method, Causal Layered Analysis)
- Portfolio showcasing 3+ strategic initiatives implemented with measurable 2026 outcomes
- Exceptional storytelling skills translating complex futures into compelling narratives