Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a pioneering Senior Futurist & 2026 Tech Strategist to architect tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging tech trends (quantum computing, biotech, AGI) and translate them into actionable business strategies. This role blends foresight research with executive consulting, guiding C-suite teams through disruptive technological shifts. Our Austin hub offers unparalleled resources for prototyping and scaling solutions that will redefine industries by 2026.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026-relevant technologies across AI, quantum, and synthetic biology domains
- Develop strategic roadmaps for enterprise adoption of emerging technologies
- Deliver executive briefings on tech disruption scenarios and mitigation strategies
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-proof solutions
- Author white papers and thought leadership on next-gen tech implications
- Build cross-functional coalitions between engineering, business, and academic partners
- Monitor geopolitical/regulatory shifts affecting tech deployment timelines
Qualifications
- 8+ years in tech strategy, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Deep expertise in at least two 2026-critical domains (AI ethics, quantum security, neurotech)
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Experience with scenario planning and disruption modeling frameworks
- Strong network of tech innovators and academic researchers
- Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in tech foresight or strategy publications
- Advanced degree in Technology, Business, or Future Studies preferred