Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. as a Futurist Innovation Strategist to shape the technological landscape of 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging trends, design disruptive strategies, and guide our organization through the next wave of digital transformation. In this pivotal role, you'll bridge cutting-edge research with practical business applications, ensuring we stay ahead of market shifts and capitalize on untapped opportunities.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers a dynamic environment where your ideas will directly influence product roadmaps, investment decisions, and long-term growth initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate foresight into actionable blueprints that position us as industry pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026+ markets
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps incorporating geopolitical, economic, and social trend projections
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present foresight insights to C-suite executives and board stakeholders
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
- Design and implement horizon-scanning methodologies across the organization
- Author thought leadership content on future trends and strategic implications
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Management, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, corporate innovation, or foresight roles
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into successful business initiatives
- Expertise in scenario planning and strategic foresight frameworks
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their market applications
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive communication experience
- Portfolio demonstrating published futurist research or strategic impact
- Proficiency in data visualization and trend-mapping tools