Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect 2026-ready solutions for Fortune 500 clients. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to decode emerging trends across biotech, quantum computing, and sustainable infrastructure. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams to develop predictive models that shape our clients' five-year strategic roadmaps.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources, including partnerships with UT's Center for Quantum Research and Dell Technologies' Future Lab. This is your chance to influence how industries evolve in the coming decade while working alongside Nobel laureates and industry pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive frameworks for 2026 market disruptions using AI-driven trend analysis
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives on climate adaptation strategies
- Author whitepapers on ethical AI governance and biotech convergence impacts
- Collaborate with MIT Media Lab on next-gen human-computer interface prototypes
- Design resilience roadmaps for supply chains facing quantum encryption challenges
- Mentor junior futurists in systems thinking and horizon scanning methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field with 8+ years experience
- Published research on exponential technology adoption patterns (2018-2023)
- Proficiency in Python/R for predictive modeling and scenario simulation tools
- Track record of delivering strategic briefings to boards of Fortune 100 companies
- Deep expertise in at least two of: quantum computing, synthetic biology, or neurotech
- Security clearance eligibility for government-contracted foresight projects
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful 5-year strategic implementations