Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect 2026's technological and societal paradigm shifts. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging trends, develop future-proof roadmaps, and guide C-suite executives through disruptive transitions. Our Austin-based hub combines Silicon Valley agility with Lone Star resilience, offering unparalleled opportunities to shape industries before they exist.
Why join us? Work alongside Nobel laureates and NASA alums in our 25,000 sq ft innovation campus. Enjoy unlimited learning credits, quarterly futures forecasting workshops, and equity participation in our moonshot ventures. This isn't just a job—it's your platform to rewrite the rules of tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026 technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients across AI, quantum computing, and biotech sectors
- Lead quarterly futures forecasting workshops using scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Develop patent-pending innovation frameworks for emerging markets
- Present trend analyses to executive boards at Davos-level summits
- Mentor cross-functional teams in disruptive innovation adoption
- Author white papers cited by MIT Technology Review and World Economic Forum
- Collaborate with DARPA and NASA on next-gen R&D initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent with 5+ years consulting experience
- Proven track record of predicting market shifts (showcases in publications like Nature Futures)
- Expertise in AI governance, quantum ethics, and synthetic biology regulations
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (Gartner, Forrester, custom ML models)
- Certification in Foresight Methodologies (e.g., CFMP preferred)
- Exceptional storytelling abilities for complex technical concepts
- Portfolio demonstrating 2020-2025 trend predictions with >85% accuracy
- Experience with scenario planning for geopolitical and climate disruptions