Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Dynamics to shape the future of innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to lead transformative projects that will define the technological landscape of 2026 and beyond. This role combines cutting-edge research with strategic implementation to solve humanity's most pressing challenges.
As a key architect of tomorrow's solutions, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research institutions, and global partners to develop actionable frameworks for emerging technologies. Our Austin-based hub offers a dynamic environment where your expertise in foresight methodologies will directly impact product development and market positioning.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global trends and emerging technologies to create 5-10 year strategic roadmaps
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for business continuity in rapidly evolving markets
- Lead cross-functional teams in implementing future-ready product innovations
- Present executive-level insights to stakeholders through data-driven storytelling
- Establish partnerships with academic and industry research leaders
- Design and oversee pilot programs for breakthrough technologies
- Produce annual Future Impact Reports for the board of directors
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Deep expertise in AI, biotech, and quantum computing convergence
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial applications
- Exceptional communication skills with executive audiences
- Published research in peer-reviewed foresight journals
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Experience leading global research teams across multiple time zones