Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group as a Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect tomorrow's business landscape today. We seek a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends and develop strategic roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate technological disruptions, societal shifts, and market opportunities, ensuring our organization remains ahead of the curve. Our Austin-based hub offers an agile, innovation-driven environment where your foresight will directly shape multi-year growth initiatives.
As a key architect of our future strategy, you'll leverage cutting-edge research methodologies and AI-powered trend analysis to identify breakthrough opportunities. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and business strategy, transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive competitive advantage.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends, technological disruptions, and socio-economic shifts to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for product development and market expansion
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed foresight into R&D and innovation processes
- Produce high-impact trend reports and executive briefings using AI-enhanced analytics
- Establish strategic partnerships with emerging tech startups and research institutions
- Design and implement organizational foresight frameworks and innovation KPIs
- Present future scenarios to investors and board members to secure strategic alignment
Qualifications
- Advanced degree (Master's/PhD) in Futures Studies, Strategy, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 7+ years experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist role
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech, Web3)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial strategy and ROI
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating complex future scenario development and implementation