Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends for 2026 and beyond. Shape our clients' competitive advantage by identifying disruptive technologies, behavioral shifts, and market opportunities before they enter mainstream consciousness. Collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to build actionable roadmaps for exponential growth.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources including a quantum computing lab, neuro-ethnography studios, and exclusive partnerships with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic implementation, requiring both analytical rigor and creative foresight.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify and validate emerging trends with 3-5 year impact potential
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 2026 market conditions across technology, social, and economic domains
- Design and facilitate strategic workshops for executive teams on future-proofing business models
- Produce predictive analytics reports using proprietary AI-driven trend analysis platform
- Establish thought leadership through white papers, keynote presentations, and industry forums
- Collaborate with R&D teams to translate foresight into product innovation roadmaps
- Maintain exclusive network of futurists, technologists, and behavioral economists
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, trend analysis, or futurism consulting
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating successful prediction of major market shifts (2018-2023)
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Experience with scenario modeling and strategic decision frameworks
- Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Certification in Futures Methodology (e.g., CFS) preferred
- Published work in peer-reviewed foresight journals or major industry publications