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Senior Futurist & Strategic Innovation Lead

Horizon Dynamics Group
Austin
Estimated Salary
USD 180.000 – USD 250.000
Live Update
29 Juni 2026
Deadline
29 Jun 2027

Job Description

Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends, design strategic roadmaps for 2026 and beyond, and transform foresight into actionable innovation. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, requiring someone who thrives in ambiguity and turns future possibilities into market leadership.

As a key architect of our innovation ecosystem, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global thought partners to build resilient strategies that anticipate disruption. If you're passionate about shaping how industries evolve and possess the analytical rigor to back visionary thinking, this is your moment to impact the decade ahead.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain horizon-scanning frameworks identifying disruptive trends across technology, geopolitics, and human behavior through 2030
  • Design scenario-planning models for 2026 market landscapes and competitive threats
  • Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-proof business models and product roadmaps
  • Author strategic foresight reports and executive briefings translating complex data into decision-ready insights
  • Build and nurture an external network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
  • Drive adoption of foresight methodologies across R&D and product development teams
  • Present strategic narratives to stakeholders including board members and venture partners

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, Economics, or related field (PhD preferred)
  • 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
  • Proven experience developing quantitative/qualitative trend modeling methodologies
  • Deep expertise in at least two emerging domains: AI ethics, quantum computing, biotech convergence, or climate tech
  • Exceptional storytelling skills with portfolio demonstrating complex data visualization
  • Experience facilitating executive workshops on scenario planning and strategic pivots
  • Published thought leadership in reputable foresight or business journals
  • Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., STEEP analysis, Delphi method, causal layered analysis)

Required Skills

Strategic Foresight Scenario Planning Trend Analysis Innovation Strategy Systems Thinking Data Storytelling Executive Communication Emerging Technologies Future-Proofing

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