Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to guide our R&D initiatives in emerging technologies including AI ethics, quantum computing applications, and sustainable urban planning.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to identify market opportunities, develop strategic roadmaps, and position our organization as an industry thought leader. Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic environment where your insights will directly shape the future of global industries.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technological trends and their potential impact on business landscapes by 2026
- Develop strategic frameworks for innovation adoption and market disruption
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate future product concepts
- Produce high-impact foresight reports for executive decision-making
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-generation solutions
- Represent the company at industry conferences and thought leadership forums
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 5+ years experience in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum)
- Exceptional presentation and stakeholder communication skills
- Certification in strategic foresight or innovation management preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects or published research