Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of innovation as we architect the future beyond 2026. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and transform foresight into actionable business strategies. This role combines cutting-edge research with executive leadership to position our clients at the vanguard of technological and societal evolution.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies, leveraging predictive analytics and scenario planning to navigate complex disruptions. Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where your insights will directly shape multi-billion-dollar decisions in AI, biotechnology, and sustainable infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ strategic foresight frameworks using advanced data modeling and trend analysis
- Lead executive workshops on disruptive technologies and paradigm shifts
- Produce high-impact scenario planning reports for C-suite decision-makers
- Establish cross-industry partnerships with innovation labs and research institutions
- Mentor junior futurists while maintaining thought leadership through keynotes and publications
- Integrate foresight into product roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field
- Proven expertise in predictive analytics and scenario planning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Executive-level presentation and stakeholder management skills
- Certification in Futures Methodology (e.g., CFP) preferred
- Published research on societal/tech transformation trends