Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect tomorrow's reality today. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist to lead strategic foresight initiatives that will redefine industries. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term innovation roadmaps, emerging technology assessments, and market disruption strategies. This role requires blending analytical rigor with creative imagination to anticipate paradigm shifts before they occur.
Our Austin-based team operates at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable development. You'll influence product roadmaps, investment decisions, and corporate transformation initiatives while publishing thought leadership that shapes industry discourse. We offer competitive compensation, unlimited PTO, and a budget for cutting-edge research tools.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-10 year strategic foresight frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead scenario planning workshops for disruptive technology adoption
- Produce quarterly trend reports on quantum computing, synthetic biology, and climate tech
- Design innovation incubators for emerging business models
- Advise executive teams on regulatory and ethical implications of future technologies
- Build partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and other futurist networks
- Present findings at Davos-style summits and industry conferences
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic consulting or corporate innovation roles
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging technology domains
- Experience facilitating C-level strategic planning sessions
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-shaping initiatives
- Certification from Association of Professional Futurists preferred