Job Description
Join the vanguard of tomorrow as a Futurist Innovation Strategist at Horizon Dynamics Group. We're seeking a visionary architect to decode emerging trends and shape the 2026 landscape for Fortune 500 clients. This role merges deep technological foresight with strategic execution, requiring you to navigate the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainability. You'll lead cross-functional teams to develop future-ready roadmaps, turning speculative possibilities into actionable business strategies. Our Austin-based hub offers unparalleled resources and collaborative freedom to pioneer solutions that define the next decade.
What you'll achieve:
• Design 5-year innovation frameworks for global enterprises
• Lead scenario-planning workshops with C-suite executives
• Produce trend-analysis whitepapers published in industry journals
• Build partnerships with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual Future Impact Reports predicting 2026 market disruptions
- Facilitate executive workshops on exponential technology adoption strategies
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping future-state business models Analyze geopolitical and climate data to identify systemic risk/opportunity vectorsCollaborate with R&D teams to translate foresight into product roadmapsRepresent the company at Davos, CES, and World Economic ForumsMentor junior strategists in horizon-scanning methodologiesSecure $5M+ in innovation funding for pilot programs
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or corporate R&D
- Published thought leadership on AI ethics or climate tech adaptation
- Experience with Delphi method and horizon scanning frameworks Certification in Foresight Professional (CFP) or equivalentPortfolio showcasing 3+ future-strategy implementationsDeep expertise in quantum computing, synthetic biology, or neurotechFluency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Flourish) and AI trend analysis platforms