Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group as our pioneering Senior Futurist to architect the 2026 technological landscape. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional markets, and position our clients at the forefront of innovation. This role merges foresight analysis with executive leadership to shape tomorrow's business paradigms.
At Horizon Dynamics, we incubate breakthrough technologies across AI, quantum computing, and biotech. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical futures into market-ready strategies. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business evolution, this is your defining moment.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-year scenario planning for 2026+ technological disruptions
- Develop predictive frameworks for emerging industry convergence
- Partner with C-suite executives to integrate future intelligence into corporate strategy
- Direct global research initiatives identifying paradigm-shifting innovations
- Present strategic foresight to Fortune 500 clients with actionable implementation roadmaps
- Mentor cross-functional teams in adaptive strategy methodologies
- Author Horizon Dynamics' annual Future State Index report
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurology, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years in strategic foresight or technology innovation consulting
- Proven track record of forecasting market shifts with 85%+ accuracy
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI, quantum, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Executive-level presentation skills with Fortune 500 experience
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futures journals
- Proficiency in foresight tools (Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method, Cross-Impact Matrix)