Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we redefine industries through 2026's technological frontiers. We seek a Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's market disruptions. This pivotal role blends deep tech foresight with commercial acumen to shape our next-generation product ecosystem.
You'll operate at the intersection of quantum computing, bio-integration, and AI ethics, translating complex signals into actionable roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients. Our Austin hub offers unparalleled access to Silicon Prairie's innovation ecosystem while collaborating with global R&D teams.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging 2026 tech vectors (quantum AI, synthetic biology, neural interfaces) via proprietary foresight methodologies
- Develop scenario-based innovation roadmaps for enterprise clients across finance, healthcare, and logistics sectors
- Lead cross-functional sprints with R&D, product, and design teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Deliver executive briefings on paradigm shifts and disruption risks to C-suite stakeholders
- Curate and interpret real-time data from global innovation networks, patent landscapes, and academic research
- Establish strategic partnerships with emerging tech startups and academic research labs
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related technical field
- 5+ years experience in strategic foresight, product innovation, or emerging tech consulting
- Proven track record translating complex tech trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and disruption modeling frameworks
- Deep knowledge of 2026's key innovation vectors (quantum computing, biotech, AGI ethics)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFS, WFS) preferred