Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role blends foresight analysis with hands-on implementation, transforming emerging trends into actionable business strategies that redefine industries. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across our Austin headquarters, leading cross-functional teams to pioneer sustainable technologies and market-disrupting models. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential change, this is your opportunity to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, bio-convergence) to map 5-year strategic pathways
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for global market disruptions
- Lead innovation sprints with R&D teams to prototype 2026-ready solutions
- Design sustainability roadmaps aligning with UN SDG 2030 targets
- Present strategic foresight briefings to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish KPIs for measuring innovation ROI in emerging markets
- Mentor junior futurists using our proprietary Horizon Scanning Methodology
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic innovation consulting or corporate R&D leadership
- Portfolio demonstrating successful trend-to-implementation projects
- Deep expertise in exponential technology forecasting methodologies
- Certification in Foresight or Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS)
- Published research on climate-tech or human-machine collaboration
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)