Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect innovation roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight to transform market disruptions into competitive advantages for Fortune 500 clients. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams in developing scenario-based strategies, leveraging AI-driven analytics to anticipate paradigm shifts in technology, sustainability, and human behavior.
Our Austin-based incubator offers unparalleled resources for prototyping exponential technologies. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and government futurists to shape the decade's most critical decisions. This is your chance to influence how humanity navigates the inflection points of 2026.
Responsibilities
- Design and lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive trends with 2026+ impact
- Develop quantifiable innovation roadmaps for clients in quantum computing, biotech, and climate tech
- Facilitate C-suite workshops using scenario planning and strategic foresight methodologies
- Build AI-powered trend prediction models using machine learning and big data analytics
- Author white papers and keynote presentations on future of work and human augmentation
- Manage a $5M innovation portfolio for emerging technologies with 5-year ROI projections
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record developing 2025+ strategic roadmaps for global enterprises
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology) and their societal impacts
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published author in peer-reviewed futurist journals or industry white papers
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston or futureschool.org)
- Experience advising boards on climate resilience and ethical AI governance frameworks