Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we pioneer the future landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for Fortune 500 clients. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic foresight, requiring you to navigate complex intersections of technology, sociology, and economics. Work in our state-of-the-art Austin hub with competitive benefits and flexible hybrid arrangements. If you thrive at the intersection of prediction and innovation, this is your moment to shape tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-year horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive trends impacting 2026 markets
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives across tech, healthcare, and energy sectors
- Produce strategic whitepapers and predictive models quantifying long-term technological impacts
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops with R&D teams to translate foresight into actionable roadmaps
- Represent the company at global futurist conferences and thought leadership forums
- Collaborate with product teams to embed future-readiness into innovation pipelines
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years experience in trend analysis or strategic foresight at Fortune 500 or consultancy
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methodology, and systems thinking
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive-level communication experience
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals or platforms
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful long-term strategic implementations