Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role blends strategic foresight with actionable execution, transforming speculative futures into competitive advantages. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and market disruption, your expertise will shape how industries evolve in the coming decade.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to explore quantum computing, biotech convergence, and sustainable urbanization. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and UN sustainability experts to build frameworks that define 2026's technological landscape. This is more than a job—it's your opportunity to become a catalyst for global transformation.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and analyze emerging technologies with 3-5 year impact horizons
- Develop strategic roadmaps for quantum computing and AI integration
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D and product teams
- Author '2026 Horizon Reports' for C-suite and board stakeholders
- Establish partnerships with MIT Media Lab and World Economic Forum
- Design future-proof frameworks for ethical AI deployment
- Present disruption scenarios to global industry leaders
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 8+ years experience in strategic innovation or R&D leadership
- Published work on technological singularity or exponential change
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (Gartner, Forrester, etc.)
- Deep understanding of quantum computing and biotech convergence
- Experience building scenarios for climate-resilient infrastructure
- Track record of implementing future-proof organizational strategies
- Strong network with futurist communities (APF, WFS)