Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics' exclusive 2026 Innovation Lab to architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to lead groundbreaking research at the intersection of emerging technologies and human potential. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to shape industry paradigms through scenario planning, trend analysis, and disruptive innovation frameworks.
Our Austin-based hub provides a collaborative ecosystem where your insights will directly influence Fortune 500 clients navigating exponential change. You'll leverage cutting-edge AI tools while maintaining human-centric principles to develop actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ strategic foresight frameworks using predictive analytics and horizon scanning
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and executive stakeholders
- Author white papers on quantum computing, neuro-interfaces, and climate tech convergence
- Design scenario-planning workshops for Fortune 500 clients facing industry disruption
- Build patent-pending innovation methodologies using generative AI systems
- Present strategic recommendations at global tech conferences and board retreats
- Mentor junior futurists in trend synthesis and critical thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech research
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Published thought leadership in AI, biotech, or climate tech disruption
- Advanced proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- PhD or Master's in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- Proven track record influencing C-suite decisions through strategic narratives
- Certification in AI ethics or exponential technologies preferred