Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap, blending cutting-edge technology with human-centered design to redefine industry paradigms. This role sits at the intersection of AI ethics, quantum computing applications, and sustainable tech deployment, driving initiatives that will shape the next decade of global progress.
As a thought leader in our Austin-based 2026 Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, NASA engineers, and UN sustainability experts to develop actionable frameworks for emerging technologies. Our culture values intellectual curiosity, rapid prototyping, and bold experimentation – where your ideas could impact billions of lives.
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year innovation roadmaps for 2026+ technological convergence scenarios
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing AI ethics frameworks for quantum-integrated systems
- Identify and validate emerging technologies with $1B+ market potential
- Design human-centered interfaces for next-gen neuro-quantum interfaces
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite executives and international policy boards
- Pioneer sustainable tech deployment models for climate-positive industrial ecosystems
- Author white papers cited by World Economic Forum and MIT Technology Review
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent transdisciplinary expertise
- 10+ years in strategic foresight with Fortune 500 tech transformation experience
- Published research on quantum-AI symbiosis or neurotech adoption curves
- Proven track record of scaling innovations from concept to global implementation
- Deep understanding of UN SDGs and IPCC climate tech pathways
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Horizon Scanning, Delphi Analysis)
- Exceptional stakeholder management with C-suite and government entities
- Portfolio showcasing 3+ technologies successfully commercialized