Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we redefine the future of technology. We're seeking a Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role merges cutting-edge research with market foresight, driving transformative projects that will shape the next decade of human progress.
As a cornerstone of our R&D division, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, industry disruptors, and AI pioneers to pioneer quantum-secure systems, neuro-ethical frameworks, and climate-positive technologies. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to turn visionary concepts into market-defining realities.
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year technology roadmaps aligning with 2026 market projections
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing next-gen AI ethics frameworks
- Conduct horizon-scanning research on quantum computing applications
- Design neuro-technology interfaces for human augmentation
- Partner with climate tech startups to scale carbon-negative solutions
- Present strategic foresight briefings to C-suite and investors
- Secure $2M+ annual R&D funding through visionary proposals
Qualifications
- PhD in Future Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent field
- 10+ years in strategic innovation with Fortune 500 impact
- Published research in top-tier journals (Nature/Science)
- Expertise in scenario planning and technology forecasting
- Proven track record scaling exponential technologies
- Deep understanding of quantum/neuro/clean tech convergence
- Fluency in at least two programming languages (Python preferred)
- Public speaking at TED/World Economic Forum events