Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect the future of tomorrow. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead our 2026 roadmap and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll identify emerging trends, develop disruptive strategies, and guide cross-functional teams to transform visionary concepts into market-leading innovations. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to shape tomorrow's industries today.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 5-year strategic foresight frameworks for 2026+ market landscapes
- Identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts through trend analysis and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Build and maintain partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging futures
- Mentor innovation teams in future-proofing methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of launching market-defining products/services
- Deep expertise in AI, biotech, climate tech, or quantum computing domains
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or related field
- Certification in scenario planning or horizon scanning techniques
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Experience building innovation ecosystems within tech-forward organizations