Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. as a Senior Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends and develop actionable strategies for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role bridges technology foresight with business transformation, working with Fortune 500 leaders to navigate exponential change.
Our Austin hub operates at the intersection of AI ethics, biotech convergence, and sustainable infrastructure. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams to prototype future scenarios, conduct horizon scanning, and publish white papers that redefine industry standards. This is your opportunity to shape the decade ahead.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging technologies impacting 2026+ markets
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for clients in quantum computing and synthetic biology
- Lead workshops on exponential technology adoption with C-suite executives
- Produce trend reports with predictive analytics for 5-year strategic roadmaps
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-proof business models
- Represent the firm at global futurist conferences and innovation summits
- Mentor junior strategists in foresight methodologies and ethical tech governance
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Published research on exponential technology adoption patterns
- Expertise in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Experience with AI ethics frameworks and governance protocols
- Track record advising Fortune 500 clients on digital transformation
- Certification in Futures Methodology or equivalent
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-shaping projects delivered