Job Description
Shape the future at Horizon Dynamics Inc. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap. Join our elite team decoding emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to transform industries. This role combines strategic foresight with hands-on implementation for clients in Fortune 500 companies across AI, biotech, and sustainable energy sectors.
Work in our Austin headquarters with cutting-edge labs, flexible schedules, and unparalleled growth opportunities. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, lead cross-functional teams, and present findings to C-suite executives. If you thrive at the intersection of technology and human potential, this is your defining career moment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends and technological convergence patterns to inform 2026 strategic roadmaps
- Develop predictive models for AI ethics, climate tech adoption, and workforce transformation
- Lead client workshops on quantum computing applications and decentralized systems
- Produce whitepapers and thought leadership content for industry publications
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions in augmented reality and neurotech
- Build scenario-planning frameworks for geopolitical and economic volatility
- Mentor junior futurists and cultivate an innovation culture across departments
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or climate resilience
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Delphi methods)
- Experience with AI-driven forecasting and data visualization platforms
- Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences and technical teams
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-state implementations