Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical business strategy, shaping how industries evolve in the next decade. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across tech, sustainability, and AI sectors to pioneer solutions that redefine human progress.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources for research development, including access to quantum computing labs and a global network of futurists. We provide competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that celebrates intellectual curiosity.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate resilience) to identify disruptive opportunities through 2030
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients navigating technological singularity
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable innovation roadmaps
- Author thought leadership publications on future of work and human-AI symbiosis
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype solutions for 2026 market readiness
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic shifts impacting long-term strategy
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years experience in innovation strategy with Fortune 100 or Big Tech
- Published research on emerging technology adoption patterns (peer-reviewed journals)
- Proficiency in horizon scanning methodologies (Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-state implementations
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS) or equivalent
- Expertise in exponential technology forecasting (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)