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2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist

Horizon Dynamics Inc.
Austin
Estimated Salary
USD 180.000 – USD 250.000
Live Update
1 Juli 2026
Deadline
1 Jul 2027

Job Description

Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. as a 2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist and architect tomorrow's breakthroughs today. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging trends and shape our technology roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role bridges foresight, strategy, and execution, ensuring we stay ahead of industry disruption.

As part of our elite Future Horizons division, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global innovation labs. You'll analyze technological convergence, societal shifts, and market disruptions to build actionable strategies that position us as industry leaders. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential growth, this is your moment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies and market opportunities for 2026
  • Develop and maintain the 2026 technology innovation roadmap aligned with corporate vision
  • Conduct scenario planning and impact assessments for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
  • Collaborate with product teams to integrate future-ready solutions into development pipelines
  • Present strategic insights to executive stakeholders and board members
  • Establish partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and industry consortia
  • Drive cross-functional innovation initiatives with measurable ROI

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Technology Strategy, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
  • 10+ years experience in strategic foresight, R&D, or corporate innovation
  • Proven expertise in emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
  • Exceptional analytical and scenario-planning skills with data-driven decision-making
  • Experience developing technology roadmaps for 5+ year horizons
  • Strong stakeholder management and executive communication abilities
  • Certification in Foresight or Innovation Management (e.g., CFIP) preferred
  • Portfolio of published trend analyses or innovation strategies

Required Skills

Strategic Foresight Technology Roadmapping Trend Analysis Innovation Management Scenario Planning AI Strategy Stakeholder Engagement Cross-functional Leadership

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