Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 roadmap. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform disruptive technologies into market-defining opportunities.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Silicon Valley's leading tech firms, guiding product development and investment strategies through an evolving digital landscape. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity and bold experimentation.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends and geopolitical shifts to forecast industry paradigms through 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech integration
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable R&D priorities
- Partner with venture capital teams to identify disruptive startups for acquisition
- Present trend reports and innovation frameworks to executive stakeholders
- Author thought leadership publications on future-of-work implications
- Manage a $5M innovation incubator fund for experimental projects
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of commercializing futuristic concepts
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or MBA from top-tier institution
- Published author in tech futurism or peer-reviewed journals
- Experience with scenario planning and Delphi forecasting methodologies
- Strong network with futurist communities (e.g., Association of Professional Futurists)
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling abilities