Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we redefine tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect the next wave of technological and societal transformation. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge trend analysis with actionable strategy development, ensuring our organization remains at the forefront of innovation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to map future landscapes, identify disruptive opportunities, and design roadmaps for sustainable growth in an era of unprecedented change.
What You'll Achieve: Shape our 2026 innovation agenda, lead cross-functional future labs, and publish seminal research on emerging paradigms. This is your chance to influence industries and build legacy-defining frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 innovation roadmap through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities in AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Author thought leadership publications on future-of-work and societal evolution
- Partner with product teams to integrate future foresight into R&D pipelines
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and academic pioneers
- Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership and board committees
- Quantify future market opportunities through scenario modeling and risk assessment
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of publishing future-focused research or whitepapers
- Expertise in emerging technologies: AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario planning capabilities
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on transformational strategy
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-impact initiatives