Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as our 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist. Join a pioneering team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. where you'll decode emerging technological, social, and economic trends to architect transformative business strategies. This premier role demands visionary thinking to bridge futuristic concepts with actionable execution.
Positioned at our Austin innovation hub, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term roadmaps that position our organization at the vanguard of industry evolution. We offer unparalleled resources, cutting-edge research facilities, and a culture that thrives on bold ideas.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and synthesize global megatrends across AI, quantum computing, bioengineering, and societal shifts
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks to inform 5-10 year corporate planning
- Lead cross-functional innovation workshops with R&D, product, and marketing teams
- Produce scenario-based impact assessments for emerging technologies
- Build and maintain an international network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Translate complex future projections into executable business strategies
- Advise executive leadership on disruptive market opportunities and threats
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurism research
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional analytical skills with data-driven trend synthesis capabilities
- Experience developing strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 organizations
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy