Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect transformative solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge technology foresight with strategic business planning, ensuring our leadership in emerging markets. You'll work alongside C-suite executives to navigate exponential tech shifts, develop actionable roadmaps, and drive organizational agility in an era of unprecedented change.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly shape the future of global enterprises. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and unparalleled opportunities to impact multi-billion dollar industries.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and forecast market impacts through 2026
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligning technological capabilities with business objectives
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate and prototype future-facing solutions
- Conduct scenario planning for geopolitical, economic, and technological disruptions
- Present visionary frameworks to executive leadership and key stakeholders
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of industry pioneers and academic partners
- Measure and track innovation KPIs against 2026 strategic milestones
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Strategy, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven track record of developing multi-year technology roadmaps
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and market disruption patterns
- Exceptional data synthesis and predictive modeling capabilities
- Experience presenting to C-suite audiences and influencing strategic decisions
- Strong network within tech innovation ecosystems (VCs, startups, academia)
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFTE, APF)