Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect tomorrow's breakthroughs. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal transformations that will redefine industries by 2026. This is your chance to shape the future at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable innovation.
Why You'll Thrive Here: Our Austin-based innovation lab offers unparalleled resources to explore cutting-edge concepts. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disruptors while building strategic roadmaps that influence Fortune 500 companies and global policy. Enjoy flexible work arrangements, patent-sharing opportunities, and a culture that rewards audacious thinking.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives identifying disruptive technologies with 2026+ market impact
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for clients in AI, quantum computing, and climate tech
- Facilitate executive workshops translating future scenarios into actionable business strategies
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, scientists, and industry pioneers
- Author white papers and trend reports published in top-tier industry journals
- Design and prototype innovation ecosystems for sustainable urban development
- Mentor cross-functional teams in strategic foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years in strategic planning or innovation consulting at Fortune 500 level
- Proven track record of forecasting technology adoption with 80%+ accuracy
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems thinking
- Published thought leadership in future studies or technology ethics
- Experience with AI-driven forecasting tools and data visualization platforms
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ technology impact assessments
- Strong network connections in Silicon Valley, Boston innovation corridors, or global tech hubs