Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Group as we architect the future. We're seeking a forward-thinking 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead to spearhead transformative strategies that will redefine industries by 2026. In this pivotal role, you'll analyze emerging tech trends, societal shifts, and market disruptions to develop actionable roadmaps for our clients' next-generation growth.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global thought leaders to build ecosystems that anticipate and shape tomorrow's opportunities. This is your chance to influence trillion-dollar markets while working in Austin's thriving innovation hub, where creativity meets cutting-edge technology.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic trends, technological disruptions, and behavioral shifts to identify 2026 market opportunities
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for clients across AI, biotech, and sustainable energy sectors
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-focused solutions
- Build strategic partnerships with research institutions and emerging tech startups
- Create executive-level visualizations and narratives communicating future impact
- Adv Fortune 500 boards on innovation strategy and digital transformation
- Publish thought leadership on future-of-work and industry evolution
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic consulting, corporate innovation, or futures research
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum computing, neurotech, etc.)
- Proven experience with scenario planning and strategic foresight methodologies
- Executive communication skills with ability to translate complex futures into business strategy
- Advanced degree in Business, Economics, or Technology preferred
- Published work on future trends or industry disruption
- Experience leading cross-border innovation projects
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and trend analysis software