Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Lead Futurist to architect our 2026+ innovation roadmap, shaping how technology, society, and business converge in the next decade. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight to identify emerging paradigms and translate them into actionable business strategies that position our clients as industry pioneers.
As a thought leader in our Austin-based think tank, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global disruptors to decode signals of change. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment decisions, and market positioning across quantum computing, synthetic biology, and decentralized AI ecosystems.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the 2026+ strategic foresight framework using horizon scanning and scenario modeling
- Produce high-impact trend reports and whitepapers on disruptive technologies and societal shifts
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align executive teams on future opportunities and risks
- Partner with R&D to incubate next-gen solutions targeting 2026 market windows
- Establish global thought leadership through keynote presentations and industry publications
- Advise board members on long-term portfolio strategy and innovation pipeline prioritization
- Build and lead a dedicated futurist research team with global intelligence networks
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum, decentralized systems)
- Proven track record of translating future scenarios into commercial strategies
- Exceptional communication skills with executive audiences and diverse stakeholders
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field
- Published thought leader with 50+ industry talks/articles on emerging trends
- Experience building and managing global research networks and intelligence systems
- Certification in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., CFCS preferred)