Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to shape strategic roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This role combines cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, driving transformation across technology, sustainability, and human experience domains. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate disruptive trends and architect resilient futures.
Why Horizon Dynamics? We're a boutique innovation consultancy serving Fortune 500 clients in tech, healthcare, and energy. Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where your insights directly impact global enterprises.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive trend analyses across technology, climate policy, and socio-economic shifts through 2026+
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for C-level clients in AI, biotech, and renewable energy sectors
- Lead strategic workshops to translate foresight into actionable business roadmaps
- Produce high-impact whitepapers and keynote presentations at industry summits
- Manage a global network of futurists and subject matter experts
- Quantify market opportunities and risk mitigation strategies for emerging technologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or corporate innovation roles
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of publishing trend analyses in peer-reviewed journals
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Strong quantitative modeling capabilities for scenario forecasting
- Experience advising C-suite on 5-10 year strategic planning cycles