Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to lead strategic foresight initiatives for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge trend analysis with actionable business strategy, shaping how organizations navigate emerging technologies and societal shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop future-ready roadmaps while driving cross-functional innovation ecosystems.
Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic environment where your expertise in scenario planning and technology forecasting will directly impact global industries. We provide competitive benefits, unlimited learning resources, and the autonomy to pioneer transformative methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-year horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive trends affecting 2026 market landscapes
- Develop evidence-based scenario models for climate resilience, AI governance, and biotech convergence
- Design innovation frameworks translating foresight into R&D priorities and product roadmaps
- Facilitate executive workshops on exponential technology adoption and ethical implementation
- Author thought leadership publications on future-proofing organizational strategies
- Manage cross-functional teams executing prototype validation for emerging technologies
- Establish KPIs measuring strategic adaptation to macroeconomic and geopolitical shifts
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Policy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting with Fortune 500 clients
- Proven expertise in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, causal layered analysis)
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI
- Published thought leadership on 2026+ technology or societal transformation
- Experience advising C-suite on disruptive market entry strategies
- Strong data visualization skills with proficiency in foresight software (e.g., Foresight Platform)
- Portfolio demonstrating impact from trend-to-strategy translation initiatives