Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative business strategies for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate technological disruptions, identify market inflection points, and position our organization as an industry pioneer. Your expertise will directly shape product roadmaps, investment decisions, and organizational evolution in an era of exponential change.
Our Austin-based hub offers a dynamic environment where forward-thinking minds converge to solve humanity's most pressing challenges. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and unparalleled opportunities to influence the future of global industries.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and sustainable tech domains
- Develop strategic frameworks for organizational adaptation to disruptive innovations
- Lead scenario planning workshops for executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Produce actionable whitepapers on emerging market opportunities and risks
- Collaborate with R&D teams to align innovation pipelines with future market demands
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
- Present future-focused insights at industry conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into executable business strategies
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and technology impact assessment
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Management, or related field
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI/ML, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization skills for complex concepts
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on innovation and transformation
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic innovation domains