Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect the future. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap, transforming how organizations prepare for exponential technological shifts. This pivotal role combines foresight analysis with actionable strategy development, ensuring our clients thrive in the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026 and beyond.
You'll work at the intersection of emerging technologies, behavioral economics, and global megatrends to deliver predictive frameworks that drive competitive advantage. Our Austin-based team operates at the cutting edge of strategic foresight, collaborating with Fortune 500 partners to pioneer solutions for tomorrow's challenges.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology impact assessments across AI, biotech, and quantum computing domains
- Create scenario-planning frameworks for organizational resilience in post-2025 markets
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future trends into actionable business strategies
- Produce high-impact foresight reports and executive briefings for C-suite stakeholders
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Mentor junior futurists on advanced horizon scanning methodologies
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-oriented technology roles
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive stakeholder management experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFMP preferred)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future strategy implementations