Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect pathways for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 enterprises to anticipate technological disruptions, societal shifts, and market evolutions. Your insights will shape multi-year innovation roadmaps that position organizations as industry pioneers.
Our Austin-based headquarters offers a dynamic environment where futurism meets execution. You'll lead immersive foresight workshops, develop scenario-based strategic frameworks, and publish cutting-edge thought leadership that influences global business agendas. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and market strategy, this is your opportunity to define what's next.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives identifying emerging technologies and societal trends impacting 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop scenario-based roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients across AI, biotech, and quantum computing verticals
- Facilitate executive workshops translating complex future projections into actionable innovation strategies
- Produce quarterly horizon scanning reports and trend briefs for C-suite decision-makers
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Architect strategic frameworks for organizational resilience in disruptive environments
- Present future outlooks at industry conferences and publish thought leadership in top-tier publications
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, consulting, or futurist research with Fortune 500 exposure
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI, biotech, quantum) and societal implications
- Proven ability to translate complex future concepts into executable business strategies
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience addressing executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy domains
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data visualization and trend mapping tools