Job Description
Shape the future with Horizon Dynamics Inc. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next-generation technology roadmap. Join our elite innovation team in Austin, Texas, where you'll translate emerging trends into actionable strategies that redefine industries.
This pivotal role demands exceptional foresight and cross-disciplinary expertise. You'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, AI ethicists, and biotech innovators to develop predictive frameworks that position us at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive technology roadmaps for 2026+ horizon, analyzing convergence points in AI, biotech, and quantum systems
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive leadership on disruptive market shifts
- Establish cross-functional innovation labs with MIT, Stanford, and NASA partners
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and neural interfaces
- Author quarterly 'Future State' briefings for board-level stakeholders
- Manage $50M innovation portfolio with ROI-focused KPIs
- Present at Davos, TED, and World Economic Forum summits
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent with 10+ years experience
- Published author in Nature Futures or similar peer-reviewed journals
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies (e.g., quantum computing adoption)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight from AC/FS or WFS
- Expertise in technology convergence modeling using Python/R
- Executive presence with C-suite advisory experience
- Portfolio of implemented future-proofing initiatives