Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role empowers you to shape how global organizations navigate technological disruption, climate resilience, and societal evolution. You'll collaborate with Fortune 500 partners to translate foresight into actionable roadmaps, driving competitive advantage in an exponentially changing world.
Our Austin-based hub offers a dynamic environment where your insights directly impact enterprise futures. You'll lead cross-functional teams, pioneer proprietary forecasting methodologies, and present strategic recommendations to C-suite executives. This is your opportunity to become the compass guiding organizations through uncharted territories.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-year trend analysis across biotech, quantum computing, and climate adaptation domains
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 2026+ technological and societal inflection points
- Design strategic innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Present foresight findings to executive stakeholders through data-driven narratives
- Build proprietary AI-powered trend forecasting models
- Coordinate with R&D teams to translate foresight into R&D priorities
- Author thought leadership publications on future disruption vectors
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or related field
- 8+ years experience in corporate strategy, innovation consulting, or futurism
- Proven track record of developing foresight methodologies for Fortune 500 clients
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning techniques
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies: AI, quantum, biotech, climate tech
- Exceptional data visualization and executive communication skills
- Published thought leadership in future-focused publications