Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today. At Horizon Dynamics Inc., we're pioneering the convergence of quantum computing, biotechnology, and sustainable energy to redefine human progress. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging technologies and architect our next decade of innovation. Join our elite team where your foresight directly influences trillion-dollar markets and global sustainability frameworks.
This role demands radical imagination coupled with analytical rigor. You'll interface with Nobel laureates, disrupt industries before they exist, and deliver actionable blueprints for 2026 and beyond. Our Austin hub offers unmatched resources for R&D and a culture that rewards intellectual bravery.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives identifying disruptive technologies with 2026 commercialization potential
- Develop strategic roadmaps for quantum-AI integration and climate-positive innovation
- Partner with C-suite executives to future-proof business models against exponential change
- Author '2026 Impact Briefs' for Fortune 500 clients and global policy forums
- Curate cross-disciplinary R&D programs merging synthetic biology and nanotechnology
- Establish KPIs tracking exponential growth metrics in emerging markets
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent transdisciplinary expertise
- Portfolio demonstrating 5+ years forecasting technology adoption curves
- Published research on singularity-adjacent technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Delphi Method)
- Experience advising governments or Fortune 100 on exponential risk/opportunity
- Certification in Foresight Methodologies (ACF or APF preferred)
- Fluency in exponential mathematics and complex systems modeling