Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect the future. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to lead strategic foresight initiatives, shaping our 2026 innovation roadmap through cutting-edge research and cross-functional collaboration. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, transforming emerging trends into actionable frameworks that redefine industries.
As a key architect of tomorrow, you'll work with our elite R&D division in our Austin-based innovation hub, leveraging AI-driven analytics, scenario modeling, and stakeholder engagement to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities. Your insights will directly influence product development, market positioning, and long-term corporate strategy for the rapidly evolving 2026 landscape.
Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive foresight initiatives to identify and analyze emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends impacting 2026
- Develop and maintain strategic innovation roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable technologies
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to align futuristic vision with corporate objectives and investment priorities
- Design and facilitate scenario planning workshops for cross-functional teams to prepare for disruptive futures
- Produce high-impact trend reports and predictive models using proprietary foresight methodologies
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and industry leaders to pioneer 2026-ready solutions
- Drive adoption of future-proofing frameworks across product development and operational teams
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or technology consulting with proven 2026+ impact
- Expertise in emerging technologies: AI, quantum computing, biotech, AR/VR, and sustainable systems
- Exceptional analytical skills with experience in trend analysis, scenario planning, and predictive modeling
- Track record of developing and implementing future-ready frameworks for Fortune 500 companies
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning, Technology Roadmapping)
- Outstanding communication skills with ability to translate complex futures into actionable strategies