Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap, blending emerging technologies with human-centric innovation. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform uncertainty into opportunity in an era of exponential change.
As a cornerstone of our executive leadership team, you'll leverage cutting-edge methodologies to identify disruptive trends, quantify future scenarios, and shape strategic initiatives that redefine industries. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to pioneer solutions for complex global challenges.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to forecast technological, societal, and market shifts through 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for enterprise risk mitigation and opportunity capture
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to integrate future intelligence into product roadmaps
- Author thought leadership publications and present strategic briefings to key stakeholders
- Build cross-functional innovation labs to prototype future-ready solutions
- Quantify market readiness for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Mentor futurist talent and establish industry-leading foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology futurism
- Proven track record of translating future insights into executable business strategies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFAP) preferred
- Exceptional data storytelling and scenario visualization capabilities
- Experience with horizon scanning tools (e.g., Trend Hunter, Gartner)
- Demonstrated success in high-impact, ambiguous environments