Job Description
Join the vanguard of tomorrow's economy as a Futurist Innovation Strategist at Horizon Dynamics Group. We're seeking visionary thinkers to architect sustainable business strategies for the 2026 landscape. This pivotal role bridges emerging technologies, behavioral shifts, and market evolution to position our clients as industry pioneers. You'll work alongside C-suite executives to decode future-proof opportunities in AI ethics, biotech integration, and circular economies.
Why you'll love working with us: Our Austin-based innovation lab offers unparalleled autonomy to explore uncharted territories. With a 4-day work week, equity participation, and a $50k annual learning stipend, we empower you to transform theoretical foresight into actionable blueprints.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026-2030 strategic roadmaps incorporating quantum computing, neural interfaces, and climate adaptation scenarios
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for Fortune 500 clients on decentralized finance and metaverse economies
- Produce annual 'FutureScan' reports analyzing geopolitical and technological disruptors
- Collaborate with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University on emerging tech ethics frameworks
- Design innovation sprints for generative AI applications in sustainable supply chains
- Mentor cross-functional teams in anticipatory intelligence methodologies
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic consulting or corporate innovation with future-focused mandates
- Published thought leadership in futures studies (e.g., Foresight Journal, WFS)
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (blockchain, synthetic biology, quantum AI)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (ACF/SFPC) or equivalent
- Proven track record of implementing future-proof initiatives in Fortune 100 environments
- Fluency in scenario modeling tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Cross-Impact Matrix)
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field preferred