Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as Horizon Dynamics' 2026 Futurist Strategist. Join our elite team at the intersection of technology and human evolution to architect the next decade's breakthrough innovations. We seek visionary minds who can decode emerging trends, quantum computing paradigms, and biotech frontiers to redefine industry standards.
Positioned in Austin's thriving tech corridor, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers to develop predictive frameworks that will steer corporate strategy through unprecedented transformation. This role offers unparalleled access to cutting-edge research labs and decision-making tables where the future is forged.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026+ technological convergence across AI, quantum computing, and neurotech
- Produce horizon-scanning reports identifying disruptive forces in global markets
- Design strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients navigating exponential change
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives on future-proofing methodologies
- Author white papers published in MIT Technology Review and Nature Futures journal
- Coordinate with DARPA and EU Horizon Europe on emerging technology governance
- Mentor a cohort of next-generation futurists through our Future Leaders Academy
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent with 8+ years of strategic foresight experience
- Published author in top-tier futurist publications (e.g., Futures, Technological Forecasting)
- Expertise in scenario planning using Delphi method and causal layered analysis
- Proficiency in quantum computing simulation platforms and biotech trend mapping tools
- Proven track record of influencing C-suite decisions in Fortune 100 companies
- Fluency in Mandarin and Spanish for global stakeholder engagement
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications