Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge market analysis with human-centric design to shape products that define the next decade. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate emerging trends into actionable blueprints. Our Austin-based hub offers unmatched resources for breakthrough thinking, including an AI-powered innovation lab and global partner ecosystem.
This position is ideal for strategic pioneers who thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. You'll influence decisions across 15+ industries while developing proprietary frameworks for future-proofing organizations.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends, regulatory shifts, and behavioral patterns to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop innovation roadmaps using scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into product/service blueprints
- Build strategic partnerships with emerging tech startups and research institutions
- Present future outlooks to executive stakeholders and investor boards
- Author thought leadership publications on disruptive technologies and societal impacts
- Mentor internal teams on future-thinking frameworks and agile innovation practices
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, product innovation, or futurist research
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI/ML, quantum computing, biotech)
- Proven track record of launching future-oriented initiatives
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Experience presenting to C-suite and board-level stakeholders
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-strategy implementations