Job Description
Join our visionary team as the 2026 Futurist Lead at Horizon Dynamics Group, where we're architecting tomorrow's breakthroughs today. This pivotal role demands a strategic mind who can anticipate and shape the technological landscape leading up to 2026. You'll lead cross-functional initiatives in AI ethics, quantum computing integration, and sustainable tech adoption while mentoring the next generation of innovators. Our Austin headquarters offers a collaborative environment where your foresight will directly influence product roadmaps and market disruption strategies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 technology roadmaps for emerging sectors including biotech fusion and neural interfaces
- Lead scenario planning workshops for climate-resilient infrastructure systems
- Partner with C-suite executives to align innovation portfolios with 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Manage $5M+ R&D budgets for prototyping next-gen human-AI collaboration tools
- Present strategic foresight findings at global forums like CES and World Economic Summit
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon scanning methodologies and trend analysis
- Drive patent development for proprietary predictive analytics frameworks
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or future studies
- Expertise in systemic modeling and probabilistic forecasting methodologies
- Proven track record of scaling emerging technologies from concept to market
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Certification in Foresight Methodologies (e.g., from APF or WFS)
- Published research on technological singularity or human augmentation
- Experience with scenario planning tools like STEEP or Delphi techniques
- Fluency in at least two analytical programming languages (Python/R)