Job Description
Join the vanguard of tomorrow at Horizon Dynamics Inc., where we're architecting the future today. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and transform them into actionable blueprints for 2026 and beyond. This role sits at the intersection of technology, foresight, and business strategy, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts before they reshape industries.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-proof thinking into our product roadmap, identify disruptive opportunities, and guide our innovation ecosystem. You'll leverage cutting-edge methodologies like horizon scanning, scenario planning, and AI-driven trend analysis to keep us three steps ahead of market evolution. If you thrive at the nexus of technology, human behavior, and strategic foresight, this is your moment to shape what's next.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ landscape
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for board-level decision-making
- Design and facilitate innovation workshops with cross-functional teams
- Produce forward-looking trend reports with actionable recommendations
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-proof solutions
- Establish KPIs for innovation maturity and track progress
- Represent company at global futurism and tech conferences
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Expertise in AI/ML, quantum computing, or biotech convergence trends
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial outcomes
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Trend Hunter, Gartner Hype Cycle)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex future scenarios
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation publications