Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging technological and societal trends to shape breakthrough strategies that redefine industries. Collaborate with C-suite executives to embed foresight into our DNA, ensuring we lead rather than follow the next wave of disruption.
This is more than a job—it's your chance to influence the future of global innovation. You'll work in our state-of-the-art Austin hub, where cutting-edge minds converge to solve humanity's most complex challenges. If you're passionate about turning possibilities into realities, we invite you to build tomorrow with us.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech, economic, and societal trends to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026+ market positioning
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks that inform R&D priorities and product roadmaps
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering, design, and business teams
- Present compelling future-state narratives to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish KPIs for innovation maturity and track progress against strategic foresight benchmarks
- Forge partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks to accelerate trend forecasting
- Champion a culture of experimentation and calculated risk-taking across the organization
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles at Fortune 500 companies
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technology adoption curves
- Portfolio demonstrating successful translation of foresight into commercial outcomes
- Exceptional storytelling skills with experience presenting to C-suite audiences
- Certification in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., CFAP, CSSP) required
- Deep knowledge of AI, quantum computing, biotech, and climate tech convergence points