Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we architect the future! We're seeking a pioneering Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead our 2026 technology roadmap and beyond. This role merges cutting-edge foresight with actionable business strategy to shape tomorrow's digital landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research emerging tech paradigms, and drive innovation initiatives that redefine industries.
At Horizon Dynamics, we thrive at the intersection of technology and human potential. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to transform futuristic concepts into market-leading solutions. This position requires both deep technical acumen and visionary thinking to anticipate and prepare for the technological inflection points of the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement long-term innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026+ technological trends
- Analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech convergence) for strategic adoption
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate futuristic concepts into actionable business plans
- Establish foresight frameworks to identify disruptive opportunities and threats
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-generation solutions
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and board members
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and competitor future-state strategies
- Drive organizational change management for future-ready transformation
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech strategy roles
- Proven track record of translating futuristic concepts into commercial outcomes
- Expertise in emerging technologies: AI, quantum computing, AR/VR, biotech
- Exceptional scenario planning and trend analysis capabilities
- Experience with futures research methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Strong presentation skills for executive and technical audiences
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFPS) highly desirable