Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging technologies, predict market disruptions, and shape our client's long-term competitive advantage. Our Austin-based hub offers an unparalleled environment for trailblazers to collaborate with industry pioneers and drive paradigm-shifting initiatives. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, strategy, and cutting-edge technology, this is your moment to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies and societal trends through 2030
- Develop strategic roadmaps for clients navigating exponential change
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives on 2026 market landscapes
- Translate complex data into actionable insights for product innovation pipelines
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Author forward-looking thought leadership for industry publications
- Mentor cross-functional teams in adaptive innovation methodologies
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic consulting or innovation leadership with future-focused portfolios
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech convergence)
- Proven track record of developing successful 5-10 year strategic frameworks
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Certification in Foresight methodologies (e.g., from APF or WFS)
- Published thought leadership on emerging technology impacts
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on digital transformation
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex futures