Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect the future! We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role will shape how organizations prepare for exponential technological shifts, market disruptions, and societal transformations. You'll work directly with C-suite executives to develop forward-looking frameworks that turn uncertainty into competitive advantage.
Our Austin-based innovation hub thrives on cutting-edge research and collaborative disruption. As a key architect of our 2026 vision, you'll leverage foresight methodologies, scenario planning, and trend analysis to identify game-changing opportunities across AI, biotech, and sustainable systems. This is your chance to influence how millions navigate tomorrow's challenges.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive forces impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for Fortune 500 clients across tech, healthcare, and energy sectors
- Facilitate executive workshops on exponential technology adoption and societal impact scenarios
- Design innovation roadmaps integrating quantum computing, neurotech, and climate resilience strategies
- Publish thought leadership on future-of-work paradigms and ethical AI governance
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype 2026-viable solutions using agile foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurism with Fortune 500 exposure
- Advanced certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFAP from APF) or equivalent
- Expertise in scenario planning, systems thinking, and exponential technology assessment
- Proven track record of publishing future-focused research in peer-reviewed journals
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex transformation initiatives
- Deep understanding of emerging tech: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI ethics
- Exceptional storytelling ability to translate complex futures into actionable strategy