Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We seek a visionary Strategic Futurist to architect our 2026 technology roadmap and drive paradigm-shifting initiatives. This pivotal role demands a blend of foresight, technical acumen, and strategic leadership to transform emerging trends into market-defining solutions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and global R&D teams to shape the future of human-machine interaction, sustainable tech ecosystems, and next-generation digital experiences.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources for thought leadership, including access to quantum computing labs, AI ethics consortiums, and cross-disciplinary incubators. This is more than a job—it's your opportunity to define the decade's most transformative technologies while mentoring the next generation of innovators.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive 2026 technology foresight frameworks incorporating quantum computing, neuromorphic AI, and climate-positive innovations
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' prototyping sessions to validate emerging concepts with Fortune 500 partners
- Author annual Horizon Reports identifying disruptive opportunities in decentralized networks and synthetic biology
- Architect strategic partnerships with MIT Media Lab, NASA JPL, and World Economic Forum's Tech Pioneers
- Establish ethical governance frameworks for autonomous systems and digital consciousness research
- Mentor a team of futurists and innovation specialists through structured development programs
- Present findings at Davos, CES, and UN Technology Summits to influence global policy
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic technology planning with proven impact on Fortune 500 roadmaps
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or Computational Social Science
- Published thought leadership in Nature Futures or Harvard Business Review
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Experience leading $50M+ R&D initiatives with measurable ROI
- Certification in Foresight Methodologies (WFS) and Technology Impact Assessment
- Portfolio of implemented innovations generating >$1B in new revenue streams