Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc as we architect the future of innovation. We're seeking a pioneering Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term innovation roadmaps while identifying disruptive opportunities across AI, biotech, and sustainable technologies. Our Austin-based hub offers an agile environment where your insights will directly influence billion-dollar decisions.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technology and societal trends to forecast industry shifts through 2030
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for C-suite decision-making
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and marketing teams
- Author forward-looking whitepapers and trend reports for stakeholder engagement
- Identify partnership opportunities with startups and research institutions
- Quantify market potential of emerging technologies using predictive modeling
- Present strategic insights at executive forums and industry conferences
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation with future-planning focus
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Proven track record developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Expertise in trend analysis methodologies (e.g., horizon scanning, Delphi technique)
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data storytelling with visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred