Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a Senior Futurist to architect transformative strategies for the 2026 horizon. We're seeking visionary thought leaders to decode emerging trends, design future-ready ecosystems, and drive innovation at the intersection of technology, humanity, and sustainability. This is your chance to shape tomorrow's business paradigms while working alongside Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our Austin-based innovation hub.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-disciplinary research initiatives to identify paradigm-shifting trends impacting 2026+ markets
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, and climate adaptation technologies
- Facilitate C-suite workshops on future-proofing organizational resilience
- Author white papers and thought leadership for global industry forums
- Build predictive models using quantum computing and big data analytics
- Lead cross-venture innovation sprints with Fortune 500 partners
- Represent the company at Davos, TED, and World Economic Forums
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or C-suite strategy roles
- Published author or keynote speaker on future trends (provide portfolio)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- Expertise in quantum computing, synthetic biology, or climate tech forecasting
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Experience scaling innovation labs in Fortune 100 environments
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-impacting projects delivered