Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today at Horizon Dynamics Inc. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead to architect breakthrough solutions for the decade ahead. Join our elite Austin-based team where quantum computing meets human-centric design to solve humanity's most complex challenges. This role sits at the intersection of emerging technologies, behavioral science, and sustainable development.
You'll lead cross-disciplinary initiatives in our state-of-the-art Future Lab, collaborating with Nobel laureates, AI ethicists, and climate scientists to prototype solutions for 2026 and beyond. If you're driven to transform abstract concepts into tangible innovations that redefine industries, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop strategic roadmaps for 2026 technology adoption across healthcare, energy, and transportation sectors
- Lead prototype development of next-gen human-AI collaborative systems
- Champion ethical frameworks for emerging technologies through Horizon's Innovation Ethics Board
- Drive partnerships with MIT Media Lab, NASA, and World Economic Forum
- Lead cross-functional sprints to prototype climate-positive solutions
- Present annual 'State of 2026' forecast to Fortune 500 executives
- Mentor emerging futurists through Horizon's Future Leaders program
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent with 5+ years in strategic innovation
- Proven track record translating 10-year vision into executable technology roadmaps
- Expertise in quantum computing, synthetic biology, or neurotech convergence
- Published thought leadership in top-tier futurist journals
- Deep understanding of UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030 framework
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., GBN, Delphi method)
- Certification in AI Ethics (e.g., IEEE Ethically Aligned Design)