Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap and drive innovation in an era of unprecedented change. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our organization as a global leader in emerging technologies and societal trends. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable insights that shape our product development, market expansion, and sustainable growth initiatives.
Our Austin-based headquarters offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly influence how we navigate the complex convergence of AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the autonomy to explore bold ideas that redefine industries.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the 2026 strategic foresight framework, identifying emerging technologies and paradigm shifts
- Lead cross-functional scenario-planning workshops to prepare for alternative futures
- Produce high-impact trend reports and predictive models for executive decision-making
- Partner with R&D teams to translate foresight insights into innovative product roadmaps
- Establish thought leadership through white papers, conference presentations, and industry panels
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic signals that could disrupt 2026 market landscapes
- Design organizational resilience strategies for technological singularity preparation
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in corporate futurism, innovation strategy, or trend analysis
- Proven track record of translating foresight into actionable business strategies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario-planning methodologies
- Strong data visualization and predictive modeling capabilities
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston or similar)
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation publications