Job Description
Join the vanguard of tomorrow's transformation as a Futurist Innovation Strategist at Horizon Dynamics Group. We're pioneering the 2026 paradigm shift and seek visionary minds to architect our next decade of breakthroughs. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions. You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing forward-looking roadmaps while translating complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies. Our Austin hub offers an incubator environment where your insights will directly shape products that redefine industries. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term planning, this is your moment to impact the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate resilience) to identify 2026-2030 innovation opportunities
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for product roadmaps and market expansion
- Lead scenario planning workshops with C-suite executives and R&D teams
- Author quarterly horizon scanning reports with predictive market intelligence
- Collaborate with venture partners to scout emerging technologies for acquisition
- Design and test future-proof business models for next-gen products
- Present future-state visions to stakeholders using immersive visualization tools
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic planning, R&D, or futures consulting
- Proven experience with scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling abilities with executive presentation experience
- Portfolio demonstrating published future-state analyses or innovation frameworks
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFMP, APF) required