Job Description
Shape the future as Horizon Dynamics' Senior Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary leader to architect our 2026 technology roadmap and pioneer next-gen innovation. Join our Austin-based team to transform foresight into actionable strategies that will redefine industries.
Why Join Us? Work alongside Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers in our state-of-the-art innovation lab. Our Austin campus offers unparalleled resources for prototyping breakthrough technologies.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 technology adoption across AI, quantum computing, and biotech sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future trends into product roadmaps
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports for C-suite stakeholders and investors
- Partner with R&D teams to validate emerging technologies against market readiness criteria
- Represent company at global futurist conferences (Davos, Web Summit, etc.)
- Mentor junior futurists using proprietary Horizon Forecasting Methodology™
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future technology planning
- Published research in peer-reviewed futurist journals (e.g., Futures Studies Quarterly)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Delphi Method)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful tech commercialization predictions
- Experience with quantum computing and synthetic biology ecosystems
- Fluency in Spanish or Mandarin for global stakeholder engagement