Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we shape the future of human-machine collaboration. We're seeking a pioneering Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role requires a blend of deep technological foresight, human-centric design thinking, and strategic execution excellence. You'll work directly with C-suite executives to translate emerging trends into actionable business opportunities while leading cross-functional teams through complex innovation cycles. Our Austin campus offers state-of-the-art labs and a culture that celebrates intellectual curiosity and bold experimentation.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026+ technology roadmaps identifying disruptive trends in AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for Fortune 500 clients on future workforce transformations
- Architect innovation frameworks balancing ethical implications with exponential growth potential
- Manage portfolio of moonshot projects with $5M+ annual R&D budgets
- Pioneer new methodologies for measuring long-term ROI on speculative technologies
- Present strategic futures to investor boards and government technology councils
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Proven track record of launching technologies with 3+ year market impact
- Expertise in systems thinking and complex adaptive systems modeling
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals on emerging technology ethics
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- Fluency in scenario planning tools (e.g., STEEP-V, Delphi method)
- Portfolio demonstrating 5+ commercialized future-facing innovations