Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap, driving innovation across emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market transformations. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our organization as an industry pioneer. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future trends into actionable strategies, ensuring we lead rather than follow in the rapidly evolving digital economy.
Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic, collaborative environment where your insights will directly shape billion-dollar decisions. We provide comprehensive benefits including equity, flexible work arrangements, and dedicated innovation time to explore groundbreaking concepts.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026 technology and market foresight framework
- Lead scenario planning workshops for executive leadership and key stakeholders
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and competitive landscapes
- Produce strategic whitepapers and predictive models for board-level decision-making
- Partner with R&D to align innovation pipelines with future market needs
- Represent the company at global futurist forums and industry conferences
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into business strategy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or related field
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems thinking
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional communication skills for complex technical concepts
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFTR) preferred