Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group as a pioneering 2026 Futurist Strategist and shape tomorrow's business landscape today. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging trends, develop long-term innovation roadmaps, and position our Fortune 500 clients for exponential growth in the 2026 horizon. This role combines cutting-edge research with executive-level strategy consulting to transform foresight into actionable market advantage.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources, including a dedicated foresight lab and partnerships with MIT's Future of Humanity Institute. You'll lead cross-functional teams in scenario planning, technology impact assessments, and sustainability modeling while influencing C-suite decisions across global enterprises.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead scenario planning workshops to model disruptive technology impacts
- Produce quarterly trend analysis reports on AI, biotech, and climate innovation
- Design sustainable growth roadmaps aligned with UN SDG 2030 targets
- Present strategic recommendations to executive boards and investment committees
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon scanning and pattern recognition methodologies
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype 2026-ready solutions
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or corporate strategy
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven experience with Delphi method and cross-impact matrix analysis
- Published thought leadership in exponential technology or sustainability
- Deep expertise in climate tech, quantum computing, or synthetic biology trends
- Executive presence with board-level presentation experience
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Trendalyzer, Scanalyzer Pro)
- Strong network with futurist communities (e.g., Association of Professional Futurists)