Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect tomorrow's world today. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts that will redefine industries by 2026. This pivotal role blends predictive analytics, trend synthesis, and strategic foresight to guide our R&D roadmap in quantum computing, biotechnology, and AI ethics.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives at Fortune 500 partners, publish thought leadership in MIT Technology Review-caliber journals, and prototype solutions for challenges humanity will face in the next 3-5 years. Our Austin headquarters features a futures forecasting lab with neuro-interface simulators and climate modeling suites.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 technology adoption curves across 15+ industries
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with global stakeholders to map alternative futures
- Produce quarterly Horizon Scan Reports identifying disruptive innovations
- Design ethical frameworks for AI deployment in post-quantum computing ecosystems
- Manage a $5M innovation portfolio for pilot programs targeting 2026 market readiness
- Mentor cross-functional teams in futures-thinking methodologies
- Represent Horizon Dynamics at Davos and Singularity University summits
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent with 7+ years forecasting experience
- Published research in Technological Forecasting and Social Change or similar
- Expertise in Delphi method, cross-impact matrix, and causal layered analysis
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 5-year predictions with >80% accuracy
- Deep knowledge of quantum computing, neurotech, and climate AI convergence points
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on strategic pivots
- Proficiency in Python/R for predictive modeling and Tableau for data visualization