Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect 2026's next-generation solutions. In this pivotal role, you'll lead cross-functional teams in anticipating technological, societal, and economic shifts that will shape the next decade.
As a thought leader at our Austin innovation hub, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop strategic roadmaps that position our clients at the forefront of disruption. Your expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis will directly influence product development, market entry strategies, and long-term corporate vision. We offer unparalleled opportunities to work with quantum computing pioneers, biotech innovators, and climate-tech disruptors.
What makes this role extraordinary: You'll have access to our proprietary predictive analytics platform and dedicated research budget to explore emerging paradigms. This isn't just forecasting—it's actively creating the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement horizon-scanning frameworks to identify disruptive trends through 2026
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for Fortune 500 clients across technology, healthcare, and energy sectors
- Produce actionable strategic briefings and trend reports for executive stakeholders
- Design and validate predictive models using proprietary AI-driven analytics
- Collaborate with R&D teams to translate foresight into product roadmaps
- Present strategic insights at industry conferences and thought leadership forums
- Mentor junior futurists in advanced methodology and critical thinking
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic consulting or corporate innovation with 2026+ focus
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and weak signal detection
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial strategy
- Proficiency in predictive analytics tools (e.g., Palisade @RISK, Trendalyzer)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, biotech, AGI)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive presentation skills
- Published thought leadership in future-focused publications