Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today at Horizon Dynamics Inc., where we're engineering the future. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts. Join our elite innovation lab in Austin, TX, and lead groundbreaking initiatives at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable development. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to prepare our organization for the transformative landscape of 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, neural interfaces, climate tech) and their commercial viability
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for 2026+ market positioning
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present foresight insights to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with design/engineering partners
- Produce trend reports and predictive market intelligence
- Advise on ethical implications of disruptive technologies
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futuristics, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Expertise in technology adoption lifecycle modeling
- Published thought leadership on emerging tech trends
- Proficiency in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Experience with biotech/AI policy frameworks
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects