Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today at Horizon Dynamics Group. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and transform them into groundbreaking strategies for 2026 and beyond. Join our elite team in Austin's innovation corridor, where you'll lead high-stakes research initiatives that redefine industries and influence global markets.
This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and government agencies to develop actionable roadmaps for quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech ecosystems. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to impact the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts through 2030
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for clients in aerospace, biotech, and renewable energy sectors
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at global innovation forums
- Design and facilitate executive workshops on future-proofing organizational resilience
- Analyze geopolitical and macroeconomic factors influencing technology adoption curves
- Partner with venture capital arms to evaluate emerging startups and investment opportunities
- Create visualizations of complex future states using immersive storytelling techniques
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or Strategic Innovation (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years in foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D strategy with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven track record of published trend forecasts with measurable business impact
- Expertise in quantum computing, neurotech, or climate adaptation technologies
- Mastery of scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, causal layered analysis)
- Exceptional data visualization and narrative communication skills
- Experience advising government agencies on long-term policy frameworks
- Portfolio demonstrating successful transformation of foresight into commercial strategy