Job Description
Join our visionary team as a 2026 Futurist Lead at Horizon Dynamics Inc. We're seeking an innovative strategist to architect our technology roadmap for the next decade. This pivotal role requires deep foresight into emerging trends, quantum computing, and decentralized systems to position our company at the forefront of industry disruption.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future possibilities into actionable strategies, driving R&D initiatives that will redefine our market position. Our Austin hub offers an unparalleled environment for thought leadership, with state-of-the-art facilities and a culture that celebrates bold experimentation.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, AGI, biotech convergence) to identify disruptive opportunities
- Develop and implement 5-year strategic technology roadmaps aligned with 2026 market projections
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present visionary frameworks to investors and board members
- Establish partnerships with research institutions and innovation labs
- Monitor global regulatory shifts impacting tech deployment
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or innovation leadership
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AI, blockchain)
- Proven track record of commercializing futuristic concepts
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Published thought leadership in tech foresight publications
- Certification in Futures Methodology or Strategic Foresight