Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation ecosystem. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect strategic roadmaps for 2026 and beyond, shaping how organizations navigate emerging technologies and societal shifts. This role blends deep technical foresight with executive-level strategic counsel to transform future possibilities into actionable business advantages.
Our Austin-based innovation hub operates at the intersection of quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable futures. You'll lead high-stakes scenario planning sessions with Fortune 500 partners, publish proprietary trend reports, and guide our R&D pipeline toward breakthrough innovations that will define the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain horizon-scanning frameworks identifying disruptive technologies and market paradigms through 2030
- Produce executive-level strategic forecasts and risk assessments for clients in AI, biotech, and climate tech sectors
- Lead cross-functional innovation workshops with C-suite executives to translate future insights into present-day strategy
- Author proprietary research publications on emerging tech ethics, regulatory landscapes, and societal impact
- Design and validate future-state scenarios using quantitative modeling and qualitative ethnographic research
- Collaborate with product teams to integrate foresight into 18-36 month development roadmaps
Qualifications
- 10+ years in futurism, strategic foresight, or innovation consulting with demonstrable impact on Fortune 500 roadmaps
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Policy, Systems Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., STEEP-VR, Delphi) with published case studies
- Deep technical fluency across emerging domains: quantum computing, AGI governance, synthetic biology
- Proven track record of translating complex future scenarios into executable business strategies
- Strong public speaking experience at global innovation forums (e.g., Davos, TED, Web Summit)
- Portfolio required showing 3+ years of trend forecasting with >85% accuracy on major inflection points