Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a forward-thinking Senior Futurist to lead groundbreaking projects at the intersection of emerging technologies, human behavior, and market evolution. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients while working in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem.
As a key architect of our 2026 innovation framework, you'll collaborate with quantum computing experts, neuroscientists, and sustainable design pioneers. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and access to our state-of-the-art 'FutureLab' research facility.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement horizon-scanning methodologies to identify disruptive technologies with 3-5 year market impact
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives across AI, biotech, and climate tech verticals
- Design and validate predictive models for technological adoption curves using proprietary AI analytics
- Author strategic whitepapers and thought leadership pieces published in IEEE and Nature Futures
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D teams to prototype 2026-ready solutions
- Establish partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and other future-focused institutions
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative field (PhD preferred)
- Minimum 8 years experience in strategic foresight or innovation consulting at Fortune 100 level
- Proven track record of successfully predicting market disruptions (portfolio required)
- Expertise in exponential technology trends: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI alignment
- Proficient in futures research tools: Delphi methodology, cross-impact matrix analysis
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to translate complex scenarios into actionable business strategies
- Published author in peer-reviewed futures journals or top-tier business publications