Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Group as we architect the future landscape of 2026. We seek a forward-thinking Innovation Futurist to pioneer breakthrough strategies that will redefine industries by leveraging emerging technologies, behavioral shifts, and global trends. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to translate future possibilities into actionable roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across sectors including AI, biotech, and sustainable energy. Your insights will directly shape multi-billion dollar investments and organizational transformations. We offer unparalleled opportunities to influence the next decade of human progress while working in Austin's vibrant innovation ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies and societal trends to forecast 2026 market disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients across diverse industries
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into strategic initiatives
- Author high-impact whitepapers and thought leadership content on future innovations
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-generation solutions
- Present strategic recommendations to executive boards and investment committees
- Maintain a dynamic foresight ecosystem through continuous research and expert networks
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of developing successful future-oriented strategies
- Deep expertise in AI, quantum computing, biotech, or sustainable tech trends
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to communicate complex future scenarios
- Experience advising C-suite executives on transformational initiatives
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from AC/FS or WFS)
- Portfolio demonstrating published future trend analyses or scenario-planning projects