Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies, anticipate paradigm shifts, and architect our next decade of growth. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, ensuring we lead rather than follow the technological revolution.
Why Join Us? Be part of an elite team transforming how industries adapt to exponential change. Our Austin hub offers unparalleled resources for futurists, including quantum computing labs and AI collaboration spaces.
Responsibilities
- Identify and analyze emerging technologies with 2026 market disruption potential
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for exponential technology adoption
- Lead cross-functional workshops mapping future workforce transformations
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports for C-suite and board stakeholders
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen solutions using quantum/AI/AR
- Establish ethical guardrails for autonomous systems and human-AI interfaces
- Advose on geopolitical tech policy implications for global expansion
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership on future of work/industry 4.0
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Delphi, causal layered analysis)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or relevant field
- Portfolio demonstrating tech forecasting accuracy
- Proficiency in data visualization for complex systems
- Global network of futurists/tech pioneers