Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as our lead Futurist Innovation Strategist at Horizon Dynamics Inc. We're seeking a visionary mind to architect our 2026 roadmap by dissecting emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions. Join our elite innovation team in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem to redefine industries through strategic foresight and cutting-edge analysis.
This role demands a blend of deep technical acumen and visionary thinking to identify disruptive opportunities before they enter mainstream consciousness. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-proofing into our DNA, transforming theoretical possibilities into market-leading innovations.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends and technological disruptions to develop strategic frameworks for 2026 market positioning
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype next-generation solutions in quantum computing and AI ethics
- Author high-impact scenario-planning reports for executive stakeholders with actionable strategic recommendations
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and emerging tech startups to capture innovation pipelines
- Develop and maintain a proprietary trend intelligence database using advanced data visualization tools
- Facilitate executive workshops on future-proofing organizational resilience and adaptive business models
- Represent the company at global innovation forums and thought leadership summits
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years in strategic planning, futurism, or innovation consulting at Fortune 500 level
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies: quantum computing, neurotech, and decentralized systems
- Exceptional scenario-planning skills with demonstrated impact on multi-year strategic roadmaps
- Deep understanding of socio-technical systems and ethical implications of exponential technologies
- Portfolio of published trend analysis or thought leadership pieces in top-tier publications
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS) or Innovation Methodology (e.g., Systematic Innovation)