Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Group to shape the future of business strategy. We're seeking a forward-thinking Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role blends analytical rigor with creative foresight, driving our clients toward market leadership in an era of unprecedented technological and societal change.
As a key member of our Futures Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across industries to develop robust scenario-planning frameworks, identify disruptive innovation opportunities, and position organizations for sustainable growth in the post-2025 landscape. Our Austin-based hub offers a dynamic environment where your insights will directly impact global business strategy.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning research to identify emerging technologies, market shifts, and socio-cultural trends impacting 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop and deliver bespoke scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Architect innovation roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Facilitate executive strategy workshops using immersive future-visioning methodologies
- Produce high-impact trend reports and predictive analytics for C-level decision-makers
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype next-generation business models
- Establish thought leadership through white papers and industry keynote presentations
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systemic thinking frameworks
- Proven track record developing actionable strategies for 2025+ horizons
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research capabilities with data visualization skills
- Experience presenting to executive audiences across diverse industries
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, Web3)
- Published thought leadership in futures or innovation publications