Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as Horizon Dynamics' pioneering Futurist Innovation Strategist. We're seeking a visionary architect to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts, crafting transformative roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. Join our elite team at the intersection of foresight and execution in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem.
As a key architect of our innovation ecosystem, you'll translate complex future scenarios into actionable strategies that position us as industry pioneers. We offer unparalleled opportunities to influence global trends while working alongside world-class innovators in an environment that values bold thinking and intellectual curiosity.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts through 2026+
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for organizational adaptation and growth
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future intelligence into corporate vision
- Design and facilitate innovation workshops for cross-functional teams
- Produce high-impact thought leadership on emerging industry paradigms
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Quantify future opportunities through predictive modeling and trend analysis
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futuristics, Strategic Innovation, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technology assessment
- Proven track record of translating future insights into market-leading strategies
- Exceptional communication skills with executive-level presentation abilities
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy
- Experience building cross-disciplinary innovation ecosystems