Job Description
Join the forefront of tomorrow's transformation at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as our Futurist Innovation Strategist. We're seeking a visionary architect to design our 2026+ roadmap, blending emerging technologies with human-centric solutions. Shape how industries evolve through predictive analytics, scenario planning, and disruptive innovation frameworks. This executive-level role partners with C-suite leaders to embed future intelligence into product roadmaps, market expansion, and organizational resilience strategies.
Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where you'll lead cross-functional teams in decoding megatrends—from AI ethics to quantum computing adoption. You'll pioneer methodologies to identify inflection points before they disrupt markets, ensuring our clients maintain first-mover advantage in the 2026 landscape. With competitive equity, unlimited PTO, and a $50k annual innovation budget, we empower you to turn foresight into reality.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026+ strategic foresight frameworks using horizon scanning, Delphi techniques, and trend impact analysis
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives across Fortune 500 clients
- Translate emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, neuromorphic AI) into actionable business opportunities
- Build and maintain a proprietary futures intelligence database with real-time disruption indicators
- Design innovation pipelines integrating exponential technologies with human-centered design principles
- Present future outlooks to global leadership at industry summits and investor conferences
- Mentor a team of futurist analysts while developing proprietary foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field; PhD preferred
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology R&D leadership
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-ready business strategies
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI/ML, blockchain, biotech, quantum computing)
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFPS) or scenario planning methodologies
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling skills for complex future scenarios
- Published thought leadership in futurist publications or peer-reviewed journals