Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation ecosystem. As the 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist, you'll architect breakthrough solutions for industries poised to redefine human progress. Our Austin-based incubator partners with Fortune 500 leaders to develop next-generation technologies in quantum computing, biotech convergence, and sustainable infrastructure. This role requires a visionary thinker who can translate emerging trends into actionable blueprints while leading cross-disciplinary teams through complex technological transitions. You'll influence strategic roadmaps for clients navigating the 2026 paradigm shift, where AI integration and human augmentation converge.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026-focused innovation frameworks for Fortune 500 clients in emerging tech sectors
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-generation solutions (quantum AI, neurotech interfaces)
- Analyze global tech trends to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026 market entry
- Design strategic roadmaps for clients transitioning to post-silicon computing paradigms
- Present executive-level futurist briefings to C-suite leadership at partner organizations
- Collaborate with MIT and Stanford research labs on 2026 technology horizon scanning
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation with Fortune 500 or Big Tech
- Advanced degree in Futurism, Technology Strategy, or Systems Engineering
- Published research on quantum computing or biotech convergence (2020-2025)
- Expertise in scenario planning for exponential technology adoption curves
- Proven track record leading cross-disciplinary R&D initiatives
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., WFS, APF)