Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we redefine the future from our Austin innovation hub. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and shape our 5-year roadmap while pioneering breakthrough technologies in AI, biotech, and sustainable systems.
This hybrid role demands strategic foresight paired with execution excellence. You'll analyze global megatrends, develop scenario-based strategies, and drive initiatives that position us at the vanguard of technological evolution. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and implementation, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026+ strategic roadmaps by synthesizing global tech, economic, and societal trends
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives across 15+ industry verticals
- Develop patent-pending innovation frameworks using predictive analytics and machine learning
- Partner with R&D to accelerate commercialization of emerging technologies (quantum computing, neurotech)
- Present disruption assessments to Fortune 500 clients and board members
- Mentor a team of 5 futurist analysts while establishing thought leadership via whitepapers
- Manage $2M annual innovation budget with ROI-focused resource allocation
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech leadership
- Proven track record of commercializing futuristic concepts (showcase 3+ case studies)
- Mastery of trend analysis tools (Gartner, Forrester) and scenario modeling methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or MBA from top-tier institution
- Deep expertise in AI/ML, biotech convergence, and climate tech disruption vectors
- Exceptional presentation skills with 50+ executive-level keynote presentations
- Published author in innovation journals or recognized futurist platform
- Fluency in Mandarin or Spanish for global stakeholder engagement