Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of innovation shaping 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's solutions. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform foresight into actionable strategies that redefine industries. Our Austin-based hub offers unmatched resources to pioneer breakthrough methodologies while maintaining a flexible, impact-driven culture. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business evolution, this is your platform to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive trends impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for enterprise resilience in volatile markets
- Produce trend intelligence reports using AI-driven analytics and human-centered research
- Design strategic roadmaps for clients adopting next-generation technologies
- Facilitate executive workshops translating foresight into innovation pipelines
- Build cross-industry partnerships to validate future market hypotheses
- Author thought leadership pieces on emerging socio-technological paradigms
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in future-focused publications
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists)
- Portfolio demonstrating impact from trend-to-strategy translation