Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we pioneer the future of innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 roadmap. This hybrid role blends analytical rigor with creative foresight, requiring you to identify disruptive technologies, anticipate societal shifts, and translate complex scenarios into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across AI, biotech, and sustainability sectors while building a world-class foresight framework.
We offer competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that values intellectual curiosity. Our Austin hub features cutting-edge labs and collaboration spaces designed for breakthrough thinking. If you thrive at the intersection of technology and human potential, this is your opportunity to define tomorrow's landscape today.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies and socio-economic trends to forecast 2026 market disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning models for climate resilience and ethical AI implementation
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align strategic initiatives with future-proofing goals
- Produce foresight reports and predictive analytics for executive decision support
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype solutions for 2026's biggest challenges
- Establish industry-recognized thought leadership through white papers and keynotes
- Mentor junior futurists and build the organization's foresight capabilities
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial opportunities
- Exceptional data visualization and scenario modeling skills
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurism journals
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on long-term strategy
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/SCIP) required