Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect pathways for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate technological disruptions, market shifts, and societal evolutions that will redefine industries. Our Austin-based hub offers a dynamic environment where your foresight directly shapes product roadmaps and corporate strategy.
As a thought leader in our innovation ecosystem, you'll leverage cutting-edge methodologies to transform complex data into actionable blueprints. This position requires exceptional analytical prowess combined with creative problem-solving to navigate the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable futures. If you thrive at the convergence of technology, human behavior, and long-term planning, this is your opportunity to leave an indelible mark on how organizations prepare for the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic, technological, and sociocultural trends to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026 market positioning
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives across Fortune 500 partners
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight insights into product innovation roadmaps
- Author white papers and thought leadership content on future-of-work and industry evolution
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype solutions for anticipated market shifts
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems through proprietary trend-tracking methodologies
- Quantify future market opportunities using predictive modeling and scenario stress-testing
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused corporate strategy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in future-focused publications (e.g., MIT Tech Review, HBR)
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFS, WFS) strongly preferred