Job Description
Join our elite foresight team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. and shape tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap, merging cutting-edge technology with human-centered design to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
This hybrid role demands radical imagination paired with strategic execution. You'll lead cross-disciplinary initiatives in quantum computing, neurotech, and sustainable systems while mentoring next-generation futurists. Our Austin headquarters offers unparalleled resources including AI-powered simulation labs and a $50M innovation fund.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 technology adoption across biotech, AI, and space sectors
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for geopolitical and climate volatility
- Lead 'Future Hackathons' with Fortune 500 partners to prototype 2026 solutions
- Author annual 'State of the Future' whitepapers read by global policymakers
- Oversee development of Horizon's proprietary foresight AI system
- Present to C-suite boards and UN technology councils quarterly
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, futures research, or emerging tech innovation
- Published work in peer-reviewed futurist journals or equivalent impact
- Mastery of horizon scanning, Delphi methods, and cross-impact matrix analysis
- Experience with quantum computing, synthetic biology, or neurotech domains
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or relevant field
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful 5-year horizon implementations
- Fluency in Spanish or Mandarin for global stakeholder engagement