Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect strategies for 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable business innovation, shaping how organizations navigate exponential technological shifts.
Why This Role Matters: As industries accelerate toward AI-driven automation, quantum computing breakthroughs, and sustainable tech revolutions, your expertise will directly influence Fortune 500 roadmaps. Work alongside Nobel laureates and tech pioneers in our Austin innovation hub.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives identifying disruptive technologies impacting 2026 markets
- Develop future-ready frameworks for C-suite executives across finance, healthcare, and manufacturing
- Produce trend briefings and scenario-planning models for board-level decision-making
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions in AI ethics and biotech
- Present at global forums including Davos and SXSW Future Forward summits
- Mentor cross-functional innovation labs in 15+ countries
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Journal of Futures Studies
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent experience (15+ years)
- Proven track record of forecasting market shifts with <90% accuracy
- Expertise in quantum computing, AGI governance, or climate tech pathways
- Published author in Harvard Business Review or MIT Technology Review
- Fluency in futures modeling tools (e.g., Delphi, Cross-Impact Matrix)
- Executive presence with experience advising C-suite on exponential risks
- Patent or startup exit in emerging technology field