Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to shape tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a forward-thinking Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead transformative projects at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and human potential. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to anticipate global shifts and drive actionable strategies for 2026 and beyond.
Located in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scenario-based roadmaps, emerging technology assessments, and market disruption forecasts. We offer competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and unparalleled opportunities to influence industries of the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to identify strategic opportunities through 2030
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for enterprise clients navigating 2026 market transitions
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into product roadmaps and investment strategies
- Produce high-impact reports on emerging technologies' societal and economic implications
- Adv executive leadership on disruptive threats and first-mover advantages in 2026+ landscapes
- Build and maintain an innovation ecosystem of startups, academics, and industry pioneers
- Present foresight insights at global conferences and publish thought leadership pieces
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Innovation, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in strategic planning, consulting, or R&D with proven 2026+ vision projects
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and scenario development frameworks
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (blockchain, synthetic biology, AGI) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with experience visualizing complex future scenarios
- Portfolio demonstrating successful foresight projects influencing organizational strategy
- Strong network within futurist communities (e.g., Association of Professional Futurists)
- Ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders from C-suite to technical teams