Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of innovation shaping 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions that will redefine industries by 2026. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to guide our R&D roadmap and client solutions. Work with Fortune 500 partners in our state-of-the-art Austin hub to prototype next-gen solutions in AI ethics, sustainable tech, and immersive experiences.
What you'll achieve:
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives identifying breakthrough technologies with 2026 commercialization potential
- Develop strategic frameworks for clients navigating post-quantum computing transitions
- Produce actionable whitepapers on climate-resilient infrastructure and circular economy models
- Collaborate with quantum computing teams to simulate 2030 socioeconomic scenarios
Responsibilities
- Analyze exponential technology trends (quantum computing, synthetic biology, neuromorphic AI) and their 2026-2030 implications
- Design scenario-planning models for geopolitical and climate-related disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align R&D priorities with 2026 market forecasts
- Produce quarterly trend reports with 6-24 month predictive accuracy
- Advise C-suite on emerging regulatory frameworks for AI and biotech
- Develop patent strategies for 2026-relevant innovations
- Represent the company at global futurist forums and tech summits
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech research
- Proven track record of predicting market shifts (provide 3 case studies)
- Expertise in exponential technology forecasting methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Deep understanding of climate-tech and ethical AI frameworks
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Strong network in Silicon Valley and EU tech innovation ecosystems
- Published thought leadership in futurist or tech publications