Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect transformative solutions for the 2026 landscape. This senior role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to navigate emerging technologies, market disruptions, and societal shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable roadmaps that position our organization as a market leader in the next decade.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers a dynamic environment where your insights will directly impact product development, investment strategies, and corporate evolution. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your opportunity to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Forecast emerging tech trends and societal shifts through 2026+ horizon scanning
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term corporate vision
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate future-facing solutions
- Quantify market opportunities and disruption risks through scenario modeling
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-generation concepts
- Present strategic insights to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish KPIs for innovation initiatives and track adoption metrics
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, R&D, or corporate innovation roles
- Proven expertise in horizon scanning and trend analysis methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology, or Business Strategy
- Deep knowledge of AI, biotech, climate tech, and Web3 ecosystems
- Exceptional data storytelling and visualization capabilities
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex transformations
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or emerging technologies
- Strong network within global innovation and academic communities