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 architect transformative roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This role blends deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to guide our innovation pipeline in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration.
Why This Role Matters: You'll directly influence how organizations prepare for quantum computing integration, AI-driven societal shifts, and climate adaptation technologies. Our Austin-based team operates at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive trend analyses across biotech, quantum systems, and decentralized networks
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for 2026 technology adoption curves
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to align innovation portfolios with future markets
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable roadmaps
- Author white papers on disruptive forces reshaping global industries
- Maintain proprietary foresight database using predictive modeling tools
- Represent company at global futurist forums and academic symposiums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Published research on emerging technologies or societal transformation
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Proficiency with AI-driven trend forecasting platforms
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on future-proofing strategies
- Portfolio demonstrating 2020-2025 trend predictions with 85%+ accuracy
- Strong network of futurist and academic collaborators