Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional markets, and architect next-generation business paradigms. This role merges cutting-edge data science with speculative foresight to position our clients as industry pioneers.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources for exploring quantum computing, AI ethics, and climate-tech convergence. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley architects, and sustainability pioneers to build actionable blueprints for 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Lead predictive market analysis using AI-driven trend forecasting models
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for post-quantum computing landscapes
- Architect ethical AI governance protocols for 2026 regulatory environments
- Facilitate cross-industry innovation labs with Fortune 500 partners
- Publish annual 'State of 2026' whitepapers in partnership with MIT Media Lab
- Design sustainable circular economy models for next-gen supply chains
- Mentor AI ethics taskforce for global tech policy councils
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or Computational Sociology
- 5+ years in strategic foresight with Fortune 500 exposure
- Expertise in Bayesian forecasting and network theory modeling
- Published author in Nature Futures or similar journals
- Proficiency in Python/R for trend simulation and scenario modeling
- Certification in World Futures Society Foresight Methodologies
- Experience with climate-tech disruption frameworks
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful 5-year predictions