Job Description
Shape the future with Horizon Dynamics Group, where we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's innovations. Join our Austin-based team to transform foresight into actionable strategies that disrupt industries and drive exponential growth.
In this role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term roadmaps, identify disruptive technologies, and lead scenario-planning initiatives. Your insights will directly influence product development, market positioning, and investment decisions across our global portfolio. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your opportunity to make history.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends and technological disruptions to forecast market shifts through 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for Fortune 500 clients across tech, healthcare, and energy sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize complex data into actionable business strategies
- Produce high-impact scenario-planning reports and predictive market simulations
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions and validate market readiness
- Present strategic insights to executive stakeholders and investor forums
- Mentor junior strategists in futures research methodologies and analytical tools
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or corporate strategy
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and scenario planning
- Proficiency in AI-driven trend analysis tools (e.g., GPT-4, Trend Hunter)
- Published thought leadership on technological or societal transformation
- Experience advising C-suite executives on future-proofing strategies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)