Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 roadmap. This role combines deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to transform uncertainty into opportunity. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop adaptive strategies that position us ahead of technological, social, and economic shifts. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to explore exponential technologies and human-centric futures.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for geopolitical and technological disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future vision
- Produce high-impact foresight reports with actionable strategic recommendations
- Build and maintain a network of futurists, technologists, and industry pioneers
- Integrate foresight into product development and corporate strategy
- Represent the company at global futurism conferences and think tanks
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into executable business strategies
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or related field
- Strong proficiency in data visualization and trend analysis tools
- Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences
- Published thought leadership on emerging technologies
- Experience with exponential technology assessment (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)