Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as our lead 2026 Futurist Strategist. At Horizon Dynamics, we decode emerging trends to position industry leaders ahead of transformative shifts. This pivotal role demands visionary thinking to anticipate technological, social, and economic paradigms unfolding through 2026 and beyond.
You'll spearhead foresight initiatives, synthesize complex data into actionable insights, and guide executive teams through uncertainty. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources for paradigm-shaping work.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026+ market disruptions and opportunities
- Produce high-impact trend briefs for C-suite executives and board members
- Lead cross-functional scenario planning workshops for 5-year strategic pivots
- Establish early-warning systems for emerging technologies and societal shifts
- Collaborate with R&D teams to align innovation roadmaps with future horizons
- Pioneer methodologies for quantifying intangible future-state variables
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight or trend analysis with Fortune 500 exposure
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Published thought leadership on 2025-2030 technological trajectories
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive analytics
- Demonstrated success translating foresight into enterprise strategy