Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as our lead Futurist Strategist at Horizon Dynamics Inc. in Austin. We're seeking a visionary architect to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts, transforming foresight into actionable business strategy. Join our elite innovation team at the intersection of quantum computing, biotech convergence, and sustainable urbanism.
This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative intuition to map technological trajectories 5-10 years ahead. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-proofing into our product roadmaps while mentoring a cross-disciplinary team of futurists, data scientists, and industry disruptors.
Competitive compensation includes equity, flexible remote options, and dedicated innovation lab resources. Relocation assistance provided for exceptional candidates.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive technology trend roadmaps covering AI, quantum computing, and bio-integration
- Produce quarterly foresight reports with scenario planning for global market disruptions
- Design and lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs
- Create executive dashboards translating complex future scenarios into business KPIs
- Lead organizational change initiatives to embed future-thinking across departments
- Present strategic recommendations to board members with data-backed confidence intervals
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years in strategic foresight or innovation leadership at Fortune 500 companies
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals or industry whitepapers
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies and trend impact analysis
- Proven ability to translate abstract future concepts into executable business strategies
- Experience managing multi-million dollar innovation portfolios
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., ACIF) or equivalent
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-proofing initiatives