Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation! We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap and drive paradigm-shifting strategies. As a key architect of our future, you'll blend cutting-edge foresight methodologies with actionable business solutions to position us as industry pioneers.
About Horizon Dynamics: A global leader in strategic innovation consulting, we empower Fortune 500 companies to navigate disruptive futures. Our Austin hub serves as the epicenter for our 2026 Vision Initiative, where we're redefining industries through human-centric technology and sustainable futures.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 Global Innovation Roadmap using horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into actionable product and service strategies
- Establish proprietary foresight frameworks for emerging technologies (quantum computing, neurotech, climate AI)
- Present executive-level future briefings to C-suite clients and board members
- Author thought leadership publications on 2026 industry disruptions and opportunities
- Manage a team of futurist researchers and innovation analysts
- Forge strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future planning roles
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of developing and implementing multi-year innovation roadmaps
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex concepts for executive audiences
- Certification in futures methodologies (e.g., CFPC preferred)
- Portfolio demonstrating published future scenarios or strategic foresight projects