Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect the future of human progress. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 roadmap. This hybrid role blends foresight research with practical innovation execution, requiring both analytical rigor and creative disruption. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate technological singularity, climate resilience challenges, and societal paradigm shifts. Our Austin-based lab offers cutting-edge resources and a culture where your audacious ideas become tomorrow's reality.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across biotech, AI ethics, and sustainable infrastructure domains
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 2026+ market disruptions
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present strategic foresight briefings to executive stakeholders and investors
- Design innovation sprints focused on long-term value creation
- Author thought leadership on emerging societal and technological paradigms
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in innovation strategy or foresight research
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record translating foresight into actionable business strategy
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex future scenarios
- Experience with scenario planning tools and foresight methodologies