Job Description
Shape tomorrow today at Horizon Dynamics. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. Join our elite team at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable innovation, where your insights will directly influence global tech policy and corporate strategy.
As a key architect of our 2026 vision, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, disrupt tech startups, and government think tanks. Our Austin hub offers unparalleled resources, including quantum computing labs and climate simulation centers, to bring your foresight to life.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 technology adoption across 15+ industries
- Lead cross-functional workshops mapping exponential tech trajectories (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Produce quarterly horizon scanning reports with C-suite impact analysis
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for global systemic risks/opportunities
- Forge strategic partnerships with MIT Media Lab, World Economic Forum, and NASA
- Present findings at Davos and UN Innovation Summits
- Mentor emerging futurists through our Future Leaders program
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or Complex Systems
- 10+ years experience in strategic foresight or technology forecasting
- Published peer-reviewed research on exponential technologies
- Expertise in causal AI and predictive analytics frameworks
- Deep understanding of Kardashev Scale applications and space economy
- Fluency in at least two major languages beyond English
- Portfolio of 5+ successful future-strategy implementations