Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect the future of innovation. As Lead Futurist for our 2026 initiative, you'll spearhead groundbreaking research and strategic frameworks that will define tomorrow's technological landscape. We're seeking visionary thinkers who can transform abstract possibilities into actionable blueprints for global enterprises.
This role offers unparalleled opportunities to collaborate with Nobel laureates, Fortune 500 executives, and disruptive startups at our state-of-the-art Austin innovation hub. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar investment decisions and shape industry standards for the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 technology roadmaps across AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology sectors
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with C-suite executives to identify emerging disruption vectors
- Author white papers on future workforce transformations and ethical AI governance
- Coordinate with global research institutions to validate predictive models
- Present strategic foresight findings at international conferences and investor summits
- Mentor cross-functional teams in futures-thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven track record of developing predictive technology models with 85%+ accuracy
- Deep expertise in at least two of: exponential technologies, behavioral economics, or climate resilience
- Published author in peer-reviewed futures or technology journals
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi Method, Horizon Scanning)