Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a 2026 Innovation Futurist and architect tomorrow's breakthroughs today. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts, transforming them into actionable roadmaps for our Fortune 500 partners. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage data-driven foresight to shape product development, investment strategies, and market positioning for the post-2025 landscape. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to explore quantum computing, AI ethics, climate tech, and biotech convergence. If you thrive at the intersection of technology anthropology and strategic planning, this is your chance to redefine industries.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and market paradigms through 2030
- Develop predictive models for societal behavior shifts and their business implications
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to integrate future-proofing into corporate strategy
- Produce annual 'State of 2026' trend reports with actionable recommendations
- Design innovation sprints for quantum/AI integration and sustainable tech adoption
- Build scenarios for climate resilience and circular economy transitions
- Mentor cross-functional teams in futures-thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, R&D, or emerging technology analysis
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future trend frameworks successfully implemented
- Expertise in systems thinking and scenario planning methodologies
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive analytics
- Published thought leadership on tech-societal convergence topics
- Experience working with global innovation ecosystems (Silicon Valley, Shenzhen, Berlin)
- Certification in Futures Studies or equivalent (e.g., ACIF, WFS)