Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This role blends technological foresight with business acumen to position our company at the cutting edge of innovation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future possibilities into actionable strategies, driving breakthroughs across AI, biotechnology, and sustainable infrastructure.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to shape tomorrow's solutions today. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your opportunity to define the next paradigm shift.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging 2026+ trends in AI, climate tech, and human augmentation to identify strategic opportunities
- Develop scenario-based roadmaps for 3-5 year technological adoption curves
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present trend insights and strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to implement future-proof business models
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and disruptor landscapes
- Author thought leadership on industry evolution and paradigm shifts
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech trend analysis
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Proven ability to translate complex future scenarios into executable strategies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or MBA with innovation focus
- Portfolio demonstrating trend analysis and strategic roadmap development
- Experience advising C-suite on technological disruption and adaptation
- Certification in Futures Methodology (e.g., CFTR) preferred
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization capabilities