Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role blends predictive analytics, emerging tech expertise, and cross-industry foresight to position our company as the undisputed leader in the 2026 digital frontier. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D pioneers to transform futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources, including a quantum computing lab and AI ethics consortium. This is your opportunity to shape industries before they exist.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 technology adoption across sectors (quantum computing, biotech, AI ethics)
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for 10-year strategic horizons
- Identify and vet emerging technologies with disruptive potential
- Design governance frameworks for autonomous systems and AI integration
- Produce annual 'Future State' briefings for executive stakeholders
- Partner with venture capital to scout 2026-disruptive startups
- Establish ethical guardrails for next-gen human-machine interfaces
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Published research on technological singularity impacts (2020-2030)
- Expertise in scenario modeling tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Deep understanding of quantum computing and neurotech trajectories
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., APF or WFS)
- Portfolio of 2025+ technology roadmaps
- Experience with cross-industry futures consortiums