Job Description
Shape the future with Horizon Dynamics Inc., the industry leader in predictive market intelligence. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and drive innovation for Fortune 500 clients. Join our elite Austin team at the forefront of technological and societal transformation. This hybrid role offers unparalleled impact in a culture that rewards bold thinking and collaborative disruption.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech/socioeconomic indicators to forecast market disruptions 2026-2030
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for clients in AI, quantum computing, and biotech
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to translate foresight into strategy
- Author proprietary trend reports published in industry-leading journals
- Mentor junior futurists while maintaining cutting-edge research expertise
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype future-proof solutions
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Published thought leadership on technological singularity or ethical AI governance
- Expertise in predictive modeling tools (e.g., Delphi method, cross-impact matrices)
- Proven ability to communicate complex futures to non-technical stakeholders
- Portfolio demonstrating work on climate resilience or neurotech ethics