Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group 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 merges deep analytical rigor with creative foresight, positioning you at the intersection of technology, society, and market evolution. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop proactive strategies that transform uncertainty into competitive advantage. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to explore exponential technologies and their societal implications.
Why Horizon Dynamics? We're a globally recognized foresight consultancy trusted by Fortune 500 leaders to navigate complex futures. Our culture values intellectual curiosity, collaborative innovation, and boundary-pushing research. This role offers exposure to groundbreaking projects across AI, biotechnology, climate resilience, and digital transformation.
Responsibilities
- Analyze exponential technologies and macro-trends to map 2026 industry disruption scenarios
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for executive decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
- Produce high-impact foresight reports and visualizations for C-suite clients
- Identify emerging business models and market opportunities tied to 2026 technological shifts
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-state solutions
- Represent the firm at industry conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Economics, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or corporate innovation roles
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data synthesis and storytelling capabilities for executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or strategic frameworks
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills with proficiency in foresight tools
- Ability to translate complex concepts into executable business strategies