Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect the future! We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role combines foresight research with actionable business strategy, transforming emerging trends into market-defining innovations. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, tech pioneers, and global thought leaders to shape our next-generation products and market positioning. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term planning, this is your opportunity to define tomorrow's landscape today.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive forces affecting 2026+ markets
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, bio-integration)
- Design and execute innovation pipelines translating future insights into product roadmaps
- Present strategic foresight to executive leadership and cross-functional teams
- Build partnerships with academic institutions, research labs, and industry think tanks
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at future-focused conferences
- Mentor cross-functional teams in futures-thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field with 8+ years experience
- Proven track record in translating future trends into commercial innovation strategies
- Deep expertise in emerging tech ecosystems (Web3, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional scenario planning and systems thinking capabilities
- Experience with foresight methodologies (Delphi, horizon scanning, backcasting)
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research background
- Published thought leader in futurism or innovation strategy
- Ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders