Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect transformative solutions for industries reshaping our future. This hybrid role blends cutting-edge technology forecasting with strategic business planning, ensuring our clients lead in the next wave of digital evolution. You'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, AI ethicists, and sustainable tech innovators to map 5-year industry trajectories.
Our Austin headquarters offers state-of-the-art labs, flexible work arrangements, and exposure to Fortune 500 partners reimagining their 2026 roadmaps. This is your chance to shape how humanity adapts to climate tech, neural interfaces, and decentralized economies.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 technology adoption across healthcare, energy, and manufacturing sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to future-proof business strategies
- Produce quarterly trend reports on quantum computing, AI governance, and climate tech disruption
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for geopolitical and technological black swan events
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype 2026-ready solutions using blockchain and synthetic biology
- Present findings at global innovation summits and publish thought leadership in industry journals
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Forecasting, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in strategic foresight or technology consulting with Fortune 500 clients
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies and horizon scanning frameworks
- Published research on emerging technologies (quantum, AI, climate tech) post-2025
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, D3.js) and predictive analytics platforms
- Experience advising on ethical AI frameworks and sustainable technology adoption
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful technology roadmaps implemented by major enterprises