Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to shape the future of business strategy. We're seeking a Futurist Innovation Strategist who will pioneer forward-thinking approaches for 2026 and beyond. This role combines cutting-edge research with practical implementation to help clients navigate exponential technological shifts. You'll work in our state-of-the-art Austin hub, collaborating with AI researchers, sustainability experts, and digital transformation pioneers. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, innovation, and execution, this is your opportunity to define tomorrow's business landscape today.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients using predictive analytics and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional workshops on exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Produce annual Future State Reports with actionable strategic recommendations
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen business models and market entry strategies
- Establish industry thought leadership through whitepapers and keynote presentations
- Manage innovation sprints focused on long-term value creation
- Analyze geopolitical and socioeconomic trends impacting 2026 market landscapes
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- Minimum 7 years experience in strategic innovation consulting or corporate R&D
- Expertise in exponential technologies and their business applications
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year strategic plans
- Strong data visualization and scenario modeling skills
- Published author or speaker at global innovation forums
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Horizon Scanning, Delphi Technique)
- Experience leading high-impact cross-continental teams