Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we pioneer the next frontier of human potential. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging technological paradigms, societal shifts, and market disruptions to shape our innovation ecosystem. Our Austin-based team thrives at the intersection of quantum computing, synthetic biology, and decentralized networks. If you're driven to transform tomorrow's possibilities into today's competitive advantages, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year strategic roadmaps aligning with 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives across AI ethics, climate tech, and neuro interfaces
- Translate complex future scenarios into actionable business frameworks for executive leadership
- Collaborate with R&D teams to integrate exponential technologies into product pipelines
- Develop predictive models for market adoption of breakthrough innovations
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops on future-proofing organizational capabilities
- Author thought leadership on emerging paradigm shifts
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AI, biotech, nanotech)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial outcomes
- Exceptional scenario planning and trend analysis capabilities
- Experience with Delphi methodology and horizon scanning frameworks
- Portfolio of published future impact assessments or white papers