Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 technology roadmap and shape how humanity interacts with emerging paradigms. This pivotal role blends deep technical foresight with business strategy to transform abstract concepts into actionable blueprints for Fortune 500 clients.
As a thought leader in our Austin-based innovation hub, you'll collaborate with quantum computing architects, neuro-interface designers, and climate simulation experts to decode disruption patterns. Your insights will directly influence $2B+ in client investments across autonomous systems, synthetic biology, and spatial computing.
Responsibilities
- Develop multi-horizon technology roadmaps mapping AI, quantum, and biotech convergence through 2026
- Produce scenario-based disruption analyses for Fortune 500 executive teams
- Lead cross-disciplinary sprints with MIT/Stanford research consortia
- Translate exponential trends into patentable innovation frameworks
- Author quarterly 'Future Pulse' reports read by C-suite stakeholders
- Design immersive foresight workshops using AR/VR visualization tools
- Mentor next-gen futurists through our Horizon Academy program
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, R&D, or emerging tech consulting
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership on AI ethics or climate-tech disruption
- Portfolio demonstrating 2020-2025 trend prediction accuracy (>85%)
- Proficiency in foresight modeling tools (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Experience with exponential technology commercialization cycles
- Security clearance for DoD/DoE quantum initiatives preferred