Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategy Lead to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of strategic foresight, technological fluency, and cross-industry insight to navigate exponential change. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and disruptors across AI, biotech, and sustainable energy to build actionable frameworks for the next paradigm shift.
What You'll Achieve:
• Pioneer proprietary foresight methodologies
• Lead scenario-planning for quantum computing integration
• Develop ethical AI governance frameworks
• Drive innovation sprints with Fortune 500 partners
Why Horizon? We offer competitive equity, flexible hybrid work, and a $20K annual learning stipend. Our Austin hub features biometric workspaces and a neuro-diversity incubator.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement horizon-scanning systems for emerging tech (2026-2030)
- Lead cross-functional strategy workshops with global innovation teams
- Develop patent-pending predictive models for market disruption
- Author quarterly 'Future State' briefs for executive board
- Manage $2M annual innovation portfolio with ROI tracking
- Establish partnerships with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University
- Mentor junior futurists in systems thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or R&D leadership
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Published thought leadership in Harvard Business Review or similar
- Advanced certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., CFTE, APF)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ market-disruption scenarios
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Scenarios, Delphi, STEEPLE)
- Experience scaling innovation labs in Fortune 100 environments
- PhD or Master's in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent