Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Dynamics Group to architect the future. As a 2026 Futurist Strategist, you'll drive innovation at the intersection of emerging technologies and human potential. We're seeking a visionary who can decode tomorrow's trends today and transform foresight into actionable strategies for Fortune 500 clients.
Work in our state-of-the-art Austin hub where you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and UN futurists. This role offers unparalleled exposure to quantum computing, neurotech, and climate engineering breakthroughs.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends to predict paradigm shifts by 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping future-proof solutions
- Present strategic roadmaps to boards of directors
- Author thought leadership publications in Nature and MIT Tech Review
- Advolve on policy development for emerging tech regulations
- Mentor junior futurists through our Horizon Academy program
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Published research on exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum)
- Proficiency in scenario modeling tools (e.g., GBN's Scenario Planning Suite)
- Experience with UN Sustainable Development Goals frameworks
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-shaping projects
- Fluency in Mandarin or Arabic (highly preferred)