Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's technology landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of radical imagination and data-driven pragmatism to identify emerging paradigms and transform them into market-leading innovations. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to pioneer solutions that redefine industries.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers a dynamic environment where your insights will directly influence product development, investment strategies, and organizational evolution. We provide competitive equity packages, cutting-edge resources, and unparalleled autonomy to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze technological, social, and economic megatrends to forecast disruptive opportunities through 2026 and beyond
- Develop strategic innovation frameworks that align emerging technologies with market demands and business objectives
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate next-generation products and services
- Produce trend reports and scenario analyses for executive decision-making
- Partner with venture capital teams to identify and evaluate breakthrough startups
- Represent company vision at industry conferences and thought leadership forums
- Mentor internal teams in future-thinking methodologies and foresight techniques
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial innovations
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and technology roadmapping
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills with data interpretation expertise
- Exceptional communication abilities to articulate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Experience with emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech, etc.)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related technical field