Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics, the vanguard of future-ready innovation, as we redefine industries for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's competitive advantage. This pivotal role blends deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to guide our enterprise through the technological and societal shifts of the mid-2020s.
In this high-impact position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable future scenarios, validate strategic roadmaps, and position our portfolio at the forefront of disruption. You'll leverage cutting-edge research methodologies, including AI-driven trend analysis and cross-disciplinary synthesis, to anticipate market inflection points before they materialize.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly shape multi-billion-dollar decisions. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and systemic transformation, this is your opportunity to build the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and present evidence-based future scenarios for 2026-2030 across technology, consumer behavior, and regulatory landscapes
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify emerging threats and opportunities in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech
- Design strategic frameworks to guide R&D investment and market entry decisions
- Produce executive-ready trend briefings using advanced data visualization and narrative storytelling
- Partner with product teams to embed future-readiness into development lifecycles
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic signals to anticipate systemic disruptions
- Maintain proprietary foresight intelligence ecosystem with real-time trend monitoring
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies with demonstrated 2026+ scenario development
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum) and their societal implications
- Proven ability to translate complex futures into executable business strategies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related technical field
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Trend Hunter, Gartner Hype Cycle) and scenario planning methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills with executive stakeholder management experience
- Published thought leadership in future-focused publications or journals
- Portfolio showcasing 3+ major foresight projects with measurable impact