Job Description
Shape the future with Horizon Dynamics Group, a leader in emerging technology foresight. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode 2026's technological landscape and drive innovation across our portfolio. Join our elite team at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology to develop predictive frameworks that will redefine industries.
Positioned at our Austin innovation hub, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers to identify paradigm shifts before they happen. This hybrid role offers unparalleled autonomy to research breakthrough technologies while mentoring the next generation of futurists.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 technology adoption curves across AI, quantum, and biotech sectors
- Produce executive-level scenario analyses for Fortune 500 clients on disruptive innovations
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable business strategies
- Author white papers on emerging paradigms in human-machine symbiosis and decentralized systems
- Maintain proprietary horizon-scanning database with real-time technological indicators
- Present findings at global innovation summits and partner with MIT Media Lab initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent with 8+ years applied foresight experience
- Published research on singularity technologies or exponential change patterns
- Expertise in Delphi methodology, scenario planning, and technology roadmapping
- Portfolio demonstrating predictive accuracy for major technological shifts (2018-2024)
- Proficiency in Python for predictive modeling and data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI)
- Security clearance eligibility for classified innovation projects
- Fluency in Mandarin or Arabic for global stakeholder engagement