Job Description
Shape tomorrow's innovations today as our 2026 Futures Research Lead at Horizon Dynamics. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and societal shifts defining the post-2025 landscape. Join our elite team of futurists in Austin to build actionable roadmaps that position our clients at the forefront of technological and human evolution.
Your Impact: Lead high-stakes scenario planning, collaborate with Fortune 500 partners, and publish groundbreaking research on AI ethics, climate adaptation, and quantum computing applications. This role offers unparalleled exposure to C-suite decision-makers and the opportunity to influence multi-billion-dollar strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 Technology & Society Outlook reports
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for clients in AI, biotech, and renewable energy sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops with Fortune 500 innovation teams
- Identify and quantify emerging risks/opportunities in automation and human augmentation
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite executives and investment committees
- Build proprietary forecasting models using proprietary data ecosystems
- Author white papers on metaverse governance and neurotech ethics
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology research
- Published author in peer-reviewed futures or technology journals
- Expertise in horizon scanning and trend impact analysis methodologies
- Proficiency in AI-powered forecasting tools and scenario modeling software
- Experience advising C-suite on exponential technology adoption
- Deep knowledge of biotech, quantum computing, and climate tech trajectories