Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate technological disruption, identify market inflection points, and embed future-ready frameworks across global operations. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to pioneer the next wave of human-centric technology.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate resilience) to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning models for C-suite strategic decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed foresight methodologies
- Partner with R&D teams to commercialize emerging technologies
- Author forward-looking industry thought leadership
- Build stakeholder ecosystems with academia, startups, and policymakers
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and scenario modeling frameworks
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Certification in futurist methodologies (e.g., Foresight Practitioner)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures
- Portfolio demonstrating future-ready strategy implementations