Job Description
Shape the future as Horizon Dynamics' inaugural Senior Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary leader to architect our 2026 roadmap, blending emerging technologies with societal shifts to redefine industry paradigms. This role sits at the intersection of AI ethics, climate resilience, and human augmentation, requiring you to translate foresight into actionable strategy for Fortune 500 partners.
Join our Austin-based innovation lab where your work directly influences $2B+ in client portfolios. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams in scenario planning, trend analysis, and innovation pipeline development while representing our thought leadership at global forums.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 strategic foresight frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead scenario-planning workshops synthesizing AI, biotech, and climate data
- Author quarterly trend reports distributed to C-suite executives worldwide
- Architect innovation pipelines for quantum computing and neurotech applications
- Present strategic blueprints at Davos, CES, and World Economic Forums
- Mentor futurist analysts while maintaining academic partnerships with MIT/Stanford
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Published author in peer-reviewed journals on emerging tech ethics
- Expertise in scenario planning tools (STEEP, Delphi, Cross-Impact Matrix)
- Proven track record advising C-suite on 5+ year technology roadmaps
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in trend analysis platforms (Gartner, Forrester, WEF)
- Fluency in Spanish/ Mandarin for global stakeholder engagement