Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. Join Horizon Dynamics in Austin at the forefront of innovation, where you'll architect transformative strategies for the next technological frontier. This role demands visionary thinking to decode emerging trends and position our organization for quantum leaps in AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop blueprints for 2026 and beyond, ensuring our ecosystem thrives in an era of unprecedented disruption.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies with 2026 market impact
- Develop multi-year strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and climate tech
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen solutions in our Austin Innovation Lab
- Present future scenarios to executive stakeholders with data-driven risk assessments
- Coordinate with global teams to align on 2026 technology adoption timelines
- Author thought leadership on exponential change for industry publications
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or C-suite technology leadership
- Expertise in emerging tech trends: AGI, synthetic biology, quantum applications
- Proven track record of implementing future-focused strategies with measurable ROI
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- Certified Futurist (CF) or similar designation preferred
- Experience in Austin's tech ecosystem with network of VCs and research institutions
- Publishing record in technology forecasting or disruptive innovation