Job Description
Join our elite innovation team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect the future. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts, transforming them into actionable roadmaps for global enterprises. This pivotal role demands foresight, analytical rigor, and the ability to inspire cross-functional teams toward unprecedented growth.
Located in Austin's tech corridor, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, industry disruptors, and government agencies to shape tomorrow's landscape. Our culture champions audacious thinking, continuous learning, and measurable impact.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for technology adoption and market disruption through 2030
- Produce quarterly foresight reports on AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into strategic initiatives
- Establish KPIs for innovation pipeline maturity and ROI
- Maintain proprietary Horizon Scan database with 500+ emerging signals
- Present findings at Davos-level summits and industry conferences
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field
- Published peer-reviewed research on exponential technology forecasting
- Proven track record of implementing future-driven strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Certification in Technology Foresight (TF) or equivalent
- Proficiency in Python/R for trend analysis and predictive modeling