Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we architect the future of industries. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and transform them into actionable blueprints for 2026 and beyond. This role blends foresight research, strategic planning, and cross-industry collaboration to position our clients at the forefront of tomorrow's economy. Work in our state-of-the-art Austin innovation hub, where your insights will directly shape global business transformations.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts through 2026+
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients in tech, healthcare, and sustainability
- Facilitate C-level workshops on future-proofing organizational structures and workforce evolution
- Produce trend reports with predictive analytics for board-level decision-making
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Represent the company at global innovation summits and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning or innovation consulting with Fortune 500 exposure
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal impacts
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-oriented business strategies
- Exceptional data visualization and presentation skills for executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futures or innovation publications
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred)