Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role demands a rare blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform emerging trends into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate technological disruptions, market shifts, and societal transformations that will define the next decade. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to pioneer solutions that shape industries.
As a key architect of our future-state vision, you'll leverage cutting-edge research methodologies, scenario planning frameworks, and cross-industry insights to position Horizon Dynamics as the undisputed leader in next-generation markets. This is your chance to leave an indelible mark on how organizations prepare for and thrive in the 2026 paradigm.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight frameworks using advanced trend analysis and predictive modeling
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype solutions for emerging market opportunities
- Produce executive-ready scenario reports quantifying disruption risks and competitive advantages
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs for emerging technology incubation
- Design and facilitate immersive future-state workshops for leadership teams
- Integrate sustainability and ethical impact assessments into all strategic planning
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field; PhD preferred
- 10+ years in strategic planning with documented impact on future-oriented initiatives
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and technology roadmapping
- Proven ability to translate complex future trends into executable business strategies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional data visualization and narrative storytelling capabilities
- Experience with futures research methodologies (Delphi, causal layered analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful strategic transformations