Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect the future of business strategy. We're seeking a Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape 2026's competitive landscape. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical execution, requiring you to identify paradigm shifts and translate them into actionable frameworks. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 clients, developing predictive models that drive trillion-dollar decisions.
Why Horizon Dynamics? We're the bridge between foresight and implementation, with 92% of our clients outperforming industry peers after strategy adoption. Our Austin hub houses the world's largest trend-simulation lab, equipped with proprietary AI forecasting tools.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and socioeconomic shifts affecting 2026 markets
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives across finance, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors
- Create predictive models using quantum computing simulations to forecast industry tipping points
- Design immersive trend-deck presentations for executive boards, translating complex data into strategic narratives
- Coordinate with R&D teams to prototype future-state business models and validate market readiness
- Mentor junior strategists in advanced foresight methodologies including Delphi analysis and cross-impact matrices
- Author quarterly 'Future Pulse' reports distributed to 500+ global enterprise clients
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years experience in corporate strategy consulting with Fortune 500 clients
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and predictive modeling
- Proficiency in AI forecasting tools (e.g., GPT-5, predictive analytics platforms)
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed foresight journals or industry whitepapers
- Experience facilitating C-level workshops on emerging technologies and disruptive innovation
- Strong background in cross-industry trend correlation (e.g., biotech + AI + sustainability)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/CFP) or equivalent advanced credential