Job Description
Shape tomorrow today at Horizon Dynamics! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. Join our elite innovation team in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem, where your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar decisions. This is your chance to redefine industries while working with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers.
We offer unparalleled R&D resources, flexible hybrid work, and a culture where curiosity is currency. If you thrive at the intersection of quantum computing, biotech convergence, and sustainable tech ecosystems, this role is your launchpad.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year predictive models for technology convergence across AI, quantum, and biotech sectors
- Produce horizon-scanning reports identifying disruptive innovations with 2026-2030 impact
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives in Fortune 500 companies
- Lead cross-functional workshops with MIT/Stanford research partners
- Author thought leadership publications for journals like Nature Futures
- Advise product teams on next-gen tech adoption roadmaps
- Build patent portfolios for emerging IP in climate tech and neuro interfaces
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent practical experience (10+ years)
- Published research in top-tier journals (Science, Nature Futures, etc.)
- Proven track record of accurate trend prediction (portfolio required)
- Expertise in scenario planning tools (e.g., Shell Foresight, Delphi method)
- Deep knowledge of quantum computing, synthetic biology, and climate tech
- Experience advising Fortune 500 CTOs on innovation strategy
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, D3.js) for trend mapping
- Strong network with DARPA, Singularity University, or similar institutions