Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we architect the future of human progress. We're seeking a pioneering Futurist Innovation Strategist to map emerging paradigms for 2026 and beyond. This role blends foresight analysis with actionable innovation frameworks, transforming speculative possibilities into market-ready breakthroughs. You'll collaborate with quantum computing specialists, neurotech pioneers, and climate architects to develop strategic roadmaps that redefine industries.
Our Austin-based innovation lab offers unparalleled resources for prototyping exponential technologies. This position requires deep systems thinking and the ability to translate complex future scenarios into compelling narratives for C-suite executives and R&D teams.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ technology roadmaps across AI, biotech, and sustainable systems
- Conduct horizon-scanning workshops with Fortune 500 partners
- Design innovation frameworks for exponential technology adoption
- Produce trend reports with 85%+ predictive accuracy
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' for prototype validation
- Advise executive teams on emerging disruption vectors
- Pioneer ethical governance models for autonomous systems
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Published research on exponential technology impacts
- Expertise in scenario planning and systems modeling
- Track record of commercializing futuristic concepts
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Gartner, Forrester)
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Experience with quantum computing or neurotech ecosystems