Job Description
Join our elite innovation team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, develop next-generation business frameworks, and position our clients at the forefront of technological evolution. This role blends predictive analytics, cultural insight, and strategic foresight to transform industries before they adapt. You'll work directly with C-suite executives in Fortune 500 companies, guiding them through paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. Our Austin-based hub offers a dynamic environment where your ideas will shape tomorrow's reality.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic, technological, and sociocultural trends to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop predictive models for industry disruption scenarios across healthcare, energy, and manufacturing sectors
- Design strategic roadmaps for clients adopting quantum computing and neural interface technologies
- Lead cross-functional workshops on ethical AI governance and human-AI collaboration frameworks
- Author white papers and executive briefs on post-2025 workforce transformation strategies
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions using generative AI and synthetic biology
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic consulting or innovation leadership with Fortune 500 exposure
- Expertise in trend analysis using tools like Gartner Hype Cycle and Delphi Methodology
- Portfolio demonstrating published futurism work or patented future-tech concepts
- Proficiency in predictive modeling software (e.g., Palisade @Risk, SuperForecast)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS) or equivalent program completion