Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Group as we architect the future of 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a forward-thinking Senior Futurist to lead strategic foresight initiatives, identify emerging technological paradigms, and shape innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients. This is your opportunity to work at the intersection of quantum computing, biotech convergence, and sustainable infrastructure while mentoring next-generation futurists.
Our Austin hub offers unparalleled resources including a quantum simulation lab, neurodiversity incubator, and partnerships with MIT and Stanford's Future Science Labs. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and design the frameworks that will define the next decade of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-year scenario planning for 2026+ technological inflection points
- Develop proprietary foresight methodologies using AI-driven trend analysis
- Design innovation blueprints for clients in AI ethics, space commerce, and climate resilience
- Present strategic futures to C-suite executives at global innovation summits
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon scanning and weak signal detection
- Publish thought leadership in Nature Futures and MIT Tech Review
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent strategic foresight certification
- 10+ years in innovation strategy with Fortune 500 experience
- Published research on quantum-AI symbiosis or neurotech convergence
- Expertise in scenario planning tools like GBN's Scenario Navigator
- Portfolio of implemented futures frameworks for Fortune clients
- Proficiency in Python for trend modeling and data visualization
- Deep understanding of geopolitical tech policy landscapes