Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we architect the future of 2026. We're seeking a forward-thinking strategist to lead cross-functional initiatives in emerging technologies and market disruption. This role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape our next-generation innovation roadmap.
Located in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem, you'll collaborate with industry pioneers to decode emerging trends, prototype disruptive solutions, and drive exponential growth. Our culture rewards bold thinking and embraces calculated risks in pursuit of transformative breakthroughs.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps for emerging tech adoption (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Lead scenario planning for disruptive market shifts through 2026
- Champion innovation sprints with R&D and product teams
- Analyze global trend data to identify blue-ocean opportunities
- Present future-vision frameworks to C-suite and investors
- Build strategic partnerships with academic and industry pioneers
- Quantify ROI for exponential technology investments
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Expertise in exponential technology trends (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of launching future-oriented initiatives
- Advanced degree in strategic foresight, economics, or related field
- Certification in scenario planning or horizon scanning
- Experience with data-driven forecasting tools (e.g., Palantir, Tableau)
- Published thought leadership on future economies or tech disruption
- Ability to communicate complex futures to diverse stakeholders