Job Description
Join our visionary team as a 2026 Futurist Strategist at Horizon Dynamics Inc. – where tomorrow's innovations become today's reality. We're seeking a forward-thinking pioneer to architect the next generation of technological paradigms. This role demands a blend of deep technical acumen and visionary foresight to navigate emerging trends in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to shape our 5-year strategic roadmap, ensuring we lead rather than follow the technological revolution. If you thrive at the intersection of innovation and strategy, and possess an insatiable curiosity about what's next, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement technology roadmaps targeting 2026 market readiness for quantum AI integration
- Analyze emerging tech trends (neuromorphic computing, synthetic biology) and assess commercial viability
- Lead cross-functional workshops to incubate next-generation product concepts
- Present strategic foresight briefings to investors and board members
- Partner with R&D to prototype breakthrough solutions in our Austin Innovation Lab
- Author thought leadership publications on the future of human-machine symbiosis
- Monitor global tech policy shifts and their impact on innovation ecosystems
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning with Fortune 500 or scale-up experience
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Proven track record of launching disruptive tech products (portfolio required)
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains: quantum computing, AGI, or synthetic biology
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Technology Forecasting
- Prior experience with venture capital or corporate innovation labs
- Exceptional data storytelling capabilities with visualization mastery
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed tech journals