Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect transformative solutions for the 2026 horizon. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, positioning our organization as the industry's thought leader in emerging technologies and societal shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to develop robust frameworks that anticipate future market disruptions and pioneer next-generation business models. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term planning, this is your opportunity to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify emerging trends, technologies, and disruptive forces impacting 2026+ markets
- Develop and publish strategic foresight reports translating future scenarios into actionable business strategies
- Design innovation roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology breakthroughs
- Facilitate executive workshops and stakeholder engagements to align leadership on future-facing priorities
- Establish KPI frameworks to measure innovation pipeline maturity and future-readiness
- Lead cross-functional sprints to prototype and validate future-state business models
- Maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and academic researchers
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-oriented business strategies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional scenario planning and systems thinking capabilities
- Strong presentation skills with executive-level communication experience
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy (articles, whitepapers)
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning, Cross-Impact Matrices)