Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary 2026 Futures Strategist to architect transformative pathways at the intersection of quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable innovation. This pivotal role demands radical foresight to position our organization at the vanguard of technological evolution.
As a thought leader in our Austin innovation hub, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, government futurists, and industry disruptors to decode emerging paradigms. Your strategic blueprints will directly influence $500M+ R&D investments and shape global policy frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Develop multi-year roadmaps for quantum-AI convergence technologies
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with C-suite executives on 2026 market disruptions
- Establish ethical frameworks for autonomous systems deployment
- Partner with MIT and Stanford on next-gen bio-computing research
- Present futures analysis at Davos and World Economic Forum summits
- Build patent portfolios for climate-positive nanotechnologies
- Mentor cross-functional teams in anticipatory intelligence methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or Computational Sociology
- 10+ years experience in emerging tech strategy at Fortune 100 firms
- Published peer-reviewed research on singularity economics or quantum ethics
- Proficiency in foresight modeling tools (e.g., Kumu.io, Scenariio)
- Deep understanding of post-quantum cryptographic standards
- Portfolio of 2020-2025 trend predictions with 85%+ accuracy
- Security clearance for government-level classified innovation projects