Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Strategic Futurist Lead to architect our 2026 roadmap and transform cutting-edge concepts into market-defining solutions. This pivotal role demands an architect of possibilities who thrives at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential growth. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to pioneer next-generation frameworks while mentoring a high-impact team of futurists and innovation strategists.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to reshape industries. If you're driven by curiosity and possess the foresight to anticipate paradigm shifts, this is your platform to accelerate humanity's next evolution.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute multi-year strategic vision for 2026, aligning with market evolution and technological inflection points
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype and validate future-facing business models
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across biotech, AI, quantum computing, and socio-economic systems
- Develop quantitative and qualitative frameworks for assessing emerging technologies' commercial viability
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and board members
- Mentor a team of futurists while fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity and calculated risk-taking
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs to co-develop 2026 capabilities
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven track record of translating future scenarios into actionable business strategies
- Expertise in exponential technology forecasting (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related technical discipline
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption or long-term planning
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Delphi method)
- Experience scaling innovation programs from concept to enterprise-wide implementation
- Exceptional communication skills for complex technical storytelling to diverse audiences