Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of strategic foresight, technical acumen, and creative disruption to redefine industry paradigms. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate exponential technologies, market shifts, and societal transformations while building actionable roadmaps for sustainable growth. Our Austin hub offers an unparalleled environment for boundary-pushing thinkers.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies and market disruptors through 2026
- Develop data-driven innovation roadmaps aligning with long-term business objectives
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into organizational DNA
- Produce strategic white papers and scenario analyses for executive decision-making
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of industry innovators and thought leaders
- Quantify ROI of innovation initiatives using predictive modeling frameworks
- Champion agile experimentation methodologies to accelerate future-proof solutions
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, R&D leadership, or innovation consulting
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech convergence)
- Proven track record of implementing future-focused strategies in Fortune 500 environments
- Mastery of scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., CFTR preferred)