Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect transformative roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge research with executive leadership to shape industries before they transform. Collaborate with C-suite leaders, startups, and global institutions to decode emerging trends and build resilient future-proof strategies. Our Austin hub offers unparalleled access to tech disruptors and policy innovators.
Why This Role Matters: As organizations navigate unprecedented change, you'll become the compass guiding billion-dollar decisions. Your insights will directly influence product roadmaps, investment portfolios, and organizational evolution in the next technological paradigm.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 Technology Horizon Reports with quantitative trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed foresight into product roadmaps and innovation pipelines
- Adv Fortune 500 clients on emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Build and maintain proprietary trend-sensing algorithms using NLP and predictive analytics
- Present strategic futures to executive boards and investor groups
- Curate exclusive Future Councils with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers
- Author white papers that redefine industry standards for strategic planning
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies (3+ peer-reviewed papers)
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies and trend impact matrices
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Experience presenting to C-suite audiences in high-stakes environments
- Portfolio demonstrating 5+ major organizational transformations driven by future insights
- Global network of futurists and technology pioneers