Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. as a pioneering Senior Futurist to architect the technological and societal landscape of 2026. We're seeking visionary thinkers to translate emerging trends into actionable strategies that will redefine industries. In this executive-level role, you'll collaborate with C-suite leaders, research labs, and global innovators to develop forward-looking roadmaps.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources including quantum computing labs, AI ethics consortiums, and exclusive partnerships with MIT and Stanford. You'll lead cross-functional teams to prototype future-facing solutions while maintaining our position as industry pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology foresight frameworks using trend analysis and scenario modeling
- Lead strategic workshops with Fortune 500 executives to align innovation roadmaps
- Produce annual 'Future State' whitepapers published in Nature Technology Review
- Manage a $5M R&D portfolio for experimental prototyping of next-gen solutions
- Establish partnerships with NASA, DARPA, and international research institutions
- Mentor a team of futurists and data scientists using proprietary prediction algorithms
- Present findings at Davos, CES, and UN Innovation Summits
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech R&D
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or Quantitative Sociology
- Published author in peer-reviewed journals on technological forecasting
- Expertise in AI ethics, biotech governance, and climate tech policy
- Proven track record of implementing future-vision strategies in Fortune 100 companies
- Proficiency in foresight tools (Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method, Causal Layered Analysis)
- Security clearance (Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information preferred)