Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategy Director to architect our 2026 roadmap, transforming emerging technologies into market-defining opportunities. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, positioning our clients as industry pioneers in an era of exponential change.
As a thought leader in our Austin innovation hub, you'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, neurotech pioneers, and climate simulation experts to develop forward-looking frameworks that anticipate societal and technological shifts. Your strategic foresight will directly influence $500M+ in R&D investments across biotech, AI ethics, and sustainable infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 technology adoption curves across 15+ emerging sectors
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for geopolitical and climate disruption scenarios
- Lead cross-functional strategy sprints with C-suite executives from Fortune 500 partners
- Author white papers on quantum-AI convergence and neurosymbolic computing
- Curate annual 'Future Horizons' summit featuring Nobel laureates and startup founders
- Mentain a real-time '2026 Radar' tracking 200+ innovation indicators
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Published research on exponential technologies (peer-reviewed journals)
- Proficiency in systems thinking tools (STELLA, AnyLogic, Causal Layered Analysis)
- Track record of implementing future-proof strategies in Fortune 100 environments
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Fluency in strategic forecasting methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning)