Job Description
Shape the future with Horizon Dynamics, Austin's premier innovation lab. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to lead strategic foresight initiatives for 2026 and beyond. Join our cross-disciplinary team architecting next-gen solutions in AI ethics, quantum computing integration, and sustainable tech ecosystems. This role combines deep technical acumen with strategic vision to position our clients at the forefront of emerging trends.
As a key member of our Future Forward division, you'll collaborate with industry disruptors, patent novel frameworks, and present breakthrough insights at global forums. We offer unparalleled resources, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that celebrates intellectual curiosity.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 Technology Horizon Reports identifying disruptive trends
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for quantum-AI convergence challenges
- Lead client workshops on emerging tech ethics and regulatory adaptation
- Author thought leadership pieces for peer-reviewed journals and industry publications
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints with Fortune 500 partners
- Build patent portfolios for novel sustainable tech methodologies
- Represent the firm at Davos, SXSW, and global tech policy summits
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech R&D
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or Computational Social Science
- Published author in Nature Futures or similar peer-reviewed journals
- Expertise in quantum computing architectures and AI alignment research
- Proven track record of patent-protected innovation frameworks
- Experience advising C-suite on 5+ year tech transformation roadmaps
- Deep knowledge of EU AI Act and US regulatory tech frameworks
- Fluency in at least one programming language (Python/R preferred)