Job Description
Shape tomorrow today at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as our lead Futurist Strategist for 2026. We're seeking a visionary thinker to architect our next-generation roadmap in emerging tech, sustainability, and human-machine collaboration. Join an elite team decoding signals from quantum computing, bio-integration, and AI ethics to build transformative business strategies.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to pioneer solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. This hybrid role combines deep technical foresight with executive-level influence to guide C-suite decisions on paradigm-shifting investments.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum, neuromorphic AI, synthetic biology) and translate into actionable 2026 strategic initiatives
- Develop scenario-planning models for climate adaptation and resource optimization in next-gen supply chains
- Lead cross-functional workshops mapping human-AI collaboration frameworks for 2026 workforce transformation
- Produce forward-looking intelligence reports for executive stakeholders on regulatory shifts and market disruptions
- Partner with R&D to prototype futuristic solutions addressing global challenges by 2026
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon scanning methodologies and trend synthesis
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech architecture with proven 5+ year planning impact
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and emerging technology assessment frameworks
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or relevant technical field
- Published thought leadership on 2026+ technology implications (papers, patents, or keynotes)
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (Gartner, Forrester, bespoke AI platforms)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on disruptive technology adoption
- Certification in Foresight Methodology or equivalent strategic planning credential