Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's solutions today. We're seeking a visionary expert to decode emerging trends and shape our innovation roadmap for the post-2025 landscape. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight and cross-industry mastery to transform theoretical possibilities into market-defining opportunities.
You'll lead high-impact initiatives at the intersection of quantum computing, biotech convergence, and sustainable infrastructure. Our Austin-based headquarters offers a collaborative environment where your insights will directly influence multi-billion dollar decisions and shape the future of global markets.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for technological, economic, and societal shifts post-2025
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify 2026 market disruptors and opportunities
- Produce strategic whitepapers on future-proof business models for Fortune 500 clients
- Establish KPI frameworks for measuring innovation readiness in 2026 scenarios
- Manage a portfolio of horizon-scanning initiatives across AI, climate tech, and space commerce
- Present findings to C-suite executives and board members quarterly
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype 2026-relevant solutions
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Proven track record developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- Experience with scenario planning and Delphi methodology
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFPS) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 2025+ trend analysis impact