Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Future Strategist to architect our roadmap beyond 2026. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical prowess, creative foresight, and executive leadership to transform emerging trends into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate disruptive technologies, market shifts, and global megatrends while shaping our next decade of growth.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled opportunities to influence industries ranging from AI ethics to sustainable tech. We provide competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity and bold thinking.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 5-10 year strategic roadmaps aligned with 2026+ market projections
- Analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, biotech, AGI) and their business implications
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present strategic frameworks to investors and board members with data-driven insights
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of academic, governmental, and industry partnerships
- Forecast geopolitical and socioeconomic impacts on global business operations
- Mentor junior strategists in future literacy methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategy, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic consulting, corporate strategy, or futurist roles
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their disruption vectors
- Exceptional executive communication with ability to translate complexity
- Published thought leadership in foresight or strategy publications
- Proficiency in strategic modeling tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., WFS) or equivalent