Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts for Fortune 500 clients. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical business strategy, shaping how organizations prepare for 2026 and beyond.
In our collaborative Austin hub, you'll work with interdisciplinary teams to develop future-proof roadmaps, anticipate disruptive trends, and design adaptive frameworks for rapid industry evolution. This is your chance to influence how leading enterprises navigate the complexities of AI integration, quantum computing, and sustainable transformation.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech and socio-economic trends to identify disruptive opportunities through 2030
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives across healthcare, finance, and manufacturing
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable innovation roadmaps
- Produce trend briefings and whitepapers published in industry-leading journals
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-state business models
- Advolve clients on strategic pivots needed for 2026 market readiness
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech trend analysis
- Proven experience with scenario planning methodologies and horizon scanning
- Deep expertise in AI, biotech, or climate tech domains
- Exceptional storytelling skills for translating complex concepts to stakeholders
- Portfolio demonstrating future-state strategy implementations
- Professional certification in Foresight or Innovation Management preferred