Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap, shaping how humanity navigates emerging technologies, societal shifts, and global challenges. This pivotal role combines deep foresight with actionable strategy, requiring you to decode complex signals from quantum computing, bio-integration, and decentralized economies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and research labs to develop adaptive frameworks for sustainable growth in an exponentially evolving world.
Our Austin hub offers unparalleled resourcesâincluding quantum simulators and neural interface labsâwhere your insights will directly influence Fortune 500 transformations. We value intellectual courage and interdisciplinary thinking, providing unparalleled autonomy to explore uncharted domains while mentoring next-generation futurists.
Responsibilities
- Lead multidisciplinary research initiatives identifying 2026 technology inflection points across AI, biotech, and space sectors
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for geopolitical and climate resilience strategies
- Produce foresight briefings for executive stakeholders translating complex signals into actionable roadmaps
- Establish cross-industry coalitions addressing ethical dilemmas in post-human augmentation
- Design innovation sprints combining quantum computing simulations with behavioral economics modeling
- Mentor junior futurists while publishing thought leadership in top-tier journals
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent with 8+ years in strategic foresight
- Proven track record developing 5+ year technology roadmaps for Fortune 100 organizations
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies and systemic risk assessment
- Deep knowledge of quantum computing, neurotech, and climate adaptation technologies
- Exceptional ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work on exponential technologies
- Experience leading cross-cultural, interdisciplinary research teams