Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect the future. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to navigate emerging technological landscapes and redefine industry paradigms. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical implementation, requiring both analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term innovation roadmaps while ensuring ethical and sustainable integration of next-gen technologies.
Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic environment where your ideas will directly shape products impacting billions. We provide competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that rewards intellectual curiosity. If you thrive at the intersection of technology and human potential, this is your opportunity to define tomorrow's reality.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 technology roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech integration
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive market opportunities
- Produce scenario analyses for emerging tech adoption across industries
- Advose executive leadership on future-proofing organizational strategies
- Establish partnerships with research institutions and innovation labs
- Monitor global tech trends and regulatory shifts affecting 2026 projections
- Create thought leadership content on future-focused business models
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Technology Strategy, or related field
- 5+ years experience in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Proven ability to translate complex concepts into actionable strategies
- Strong data visualization and scenario planning skills
- Experience with horizon scanning and trend analysis methodologies
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-focused projects
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred