Job Description
Shape tomorrow's today as our 2026 Futurist Strategist at Horizon Dynamics Inc. We're seeking a visionary thinker to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. Join our elite team at the intersection of quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable energy to redefine human progress. This senior role demands strategic foresight and the ability to translate emerging technologies into market-disrupting opportunities.
Why Join Us? Work in our state-of-the-art Austin hub with unlimited R&D resources, collaborate with Nobel laureates, and influence multi-billion-dollar investments. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity and bold experimentation.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026+ technology roadmaps across quantum, AI, and biotech domains
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with C-suite executives on future market disruptions
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies with $1B+ market potential
- Develop patentable frameworks for next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Present strategic briefings to global innovation councils and venture partners
- Mentor cross-disciplinary teams on future-proofing product development
- Author industry-defining thought leadership on exponential technologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight or technology innovation consulting
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies
- Deep expertise in at least two of: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI ethics
- Published work in peer-reviewed future studies journals (e.g., Technological Forecasting)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- Experience with scenario modeling tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating 5+ successful technology commercialization initiatives
- Security clearance (Top Secret) preferred