Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as Horizon Dynamics Inc. seeks a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends for 2026 and beyond. Join our elite foresight team in Austin's thriving tech corridor, where you'll translate cutting-edge research into actionable business strategies for Fortune 500 clients. This hybrid role offers unparalleled opportunities to influence global innovation while working with world-renowned thought leaders in a culture that rewards intellectual curiosity and bold thinking.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends, technological disruptions, and socio-economic shifts to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for clients in AI, biotech, and sustainable energy sectors
- Lead high-stakes workshops with C-suite executives to translate foresight into strategic roadmaps
- Author proprietary trend reports that become industry benchmarks for future-focused organizations
- Collaborate with R&D teams to validate emerging technologies against market readiness timelines
- Mentor junior strategists while advancing Horizon's proprietary foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Proven expertise in predictive modeling and scenario development methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audiences across diverse industries
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed foresight journals or top-tier business media
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 5+ year strategic forecasts for complex systems