Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's disruption. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the next decade of innovation. This role merges predictive analytics, emerging tech expertise, and strategic foresight to transform industries before they evolve. You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing roadmaps for quantum computing integration, sustainable tech ecosystems, and human-AI collaboration paradigms. Work in our state-of-the-art Austin campus where tomorrow's solutions are built today.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-10 year strategic foresight frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead scenario planning workshops on climate tech, biotech convergence, and AI governance
- Author quarterly trend briefs for C-suite executives on singularity-era disruptions
- Design ethics protocols for autonomous systems and quantum encryption
- Collaborate with MIT Media Lab and NASA JPL on prototype validation
- Present at Davos-style summits on future of work and digital sovereignty
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field with 5+ years experience
- Published author in peer-reviewed futurist journals (e.g., 'Futures' or 'Technological Forecasting')
- Expertise in quantum computing, synthetic biology, or neurotech domains
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, cross-impact matrix)
- Experience advising UN or World Economic Forum on tech policy
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ implemented future-strategy implementations