Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. as a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's solutions today. We're seeking an innovative mind to decode emerging trends, develop next-generation frameworks, and lead cross-functional teams in transforming futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts and position our organization as an industry pioneer.
Based in our Austin innovation hub, you'll collaborate with global R&D teams, engage with thought leaders at Davos-level forums, and influence product roadmaps that will define the post-2025 landscape. We offer competitive equity, unlimited learning stipends, and a culture where curiosity is our currency.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (quantum computing, biotech convergence, AI ethics) to identify 2026+ market opportunities
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for geopolitical, technological, and socioeconomic disruptions
- Lead "Future Labs" - cross-functional workshops prototyping 2026 business models
- Produce strategic white papers influencing C-suite decisions and venture capital allocations
- Partner with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University on horizon-scanning initiatives
- Mentain a real-time "2026 Dashboard" tracking exponential technology adoption curves
Qualifications
- Master's in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech roles
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies (IEEE, HBR, etc.)
- Proficiency in horizon scanning tools (Delphi, STEEP analysis, AI trend forecasting)
- Experience with scenario planning for Fortune 500 or government agencies
- Deep understanding of quantum computing, synthetic biology, and AGI implications
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successfully predicted paradigm shifts