Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Dynamics Group to architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends, develop forward-looking roadmaps, and transform futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies for global enterprises. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and market disruption.
In this high-impact position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead scenario-planning workshops, and publish proprietary foresight reports that shape multi-year corporate agendas. Our Austin hub offers cutting-edge resources and a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity and bold innovation.
Responsibilities
- Research and analyze emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions relevant to 2026+ horizons
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for Fortune 500 clients
- Design and facilitate executive workshops on future-proofing business models
- Author thought leadership publications and trend forecasts for industry publications
- Lead cross-functional teams in translating future insights into product/service roadmaps
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and identify disruptive partnership opportunities
- Quantify future market risks and opportunities through data-driven foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research roles
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal megatrends
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-oriented business strategies
- Exceptional analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
- Experience designing scenario-planning frameworks and horizon-scanning methodologies
- Strong presentation skills with ability to influence executive stakeholders