Job Description
Shape tomorrow's innovations today as our lead 2026 Futurist Strategist at Horizon Dynamics Inc. We're seeking a visionary expert to architect our decade-long roadmap for emerging technologies, sustainability, and societal transformation. Join our elite innovation team in Austin's thriving tech corridor where your strategic foresight will directly influence multi-billion dollar investments.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ strategic frameworks for AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead scenario planning workshops with C-suite executives on future market disruptions
- Produce annual 'Horizon Scan' reports predicting regulatory and technological shifts
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-gen sustainable solutions
- Establish KPIs for measuring long-term innovation ROI and societal impact
- Present at global forums including Davos and Techonomy
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-tech leadership
- Proven track record publishing in peer-reviewed futures studies journals
- Expertise in systems thinking and complex adaptive systems modeling
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional data storytelling and visualization capabilities
- PhD or Master's in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent experience