Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of innovation as we redefine industries for 2026. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's solutions today. This pivotal role demands radical thinking, cross-industry foresight, and the ability to transform abstract concepts into actionable blueprints. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead global think tanks, and pioneer breakthrough methodologies that will shape the next decade of technological advancement.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources, including a quantum computing lab and neuro-interactive design studios. This is more than a job—it's your chance to leave an indelible mark on human progress.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients in AI, biotech, and space exploration
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Scenarios' workshops with industry luminaries and academic pioneers
- Architect predictive models using proprietary foresight algorithms and emerging trend analysis
- Present disruptive innovation frameworks to executive boards and venture capital syndicates
- Manage $5M+ innovation budgets for experimental projects in quantum integration and neural interfaces
- Publish annual '2026 Horizon Report' featured at Davos and World Economic Forums
- Mentor a global team of futurist researchers and design anthropologists
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-tech R&D leadership
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies (blockchain, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent discipline
- Published thought leadership in top-tier journals (e.g., Nature Futures, MIT Technology Review)
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and weak signal detection methodologies
- Fluency in at least two of: Python, R, TensorFlow for trend modeling
- Deep network within DARPA, Singularity University, or similar innovation ecosystems
- Portfolio demonstrating transformational impact on multi-billion dollar markets