Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. as a Futurist Strategist and architect of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 roadmap. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform foresight into actionable strategies, driving disruption in AI, biotech, and sustainable tech. Enjoy hybrid flexibility, unlimited PTO, and a culture where your ideas become reality.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
Cutting-edge innovation lab, $10K annual learning stipend, equity package, and Austin's thriving tech ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech, economic, and social trends to forecast industry shifts through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for product development and market expansion
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-focused initiatives
- Produce trend reports and white papers published in industry-leading journals
- Partner with R&D to prototype solutions for emerging market needs
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and scenario planning frameworks
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in futures/innovation publications
- Experience with horizon scanning tools (e.g., Delphi method, PESTLE analysis)