Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of foresight, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership to transform emerging trends into market-defining opportunities. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate technological disruptions, identify paradigm shifts, and pioneer solutions that will shape industries.
In this high-impact position, you'll leverage cutting-edge research, scenario modeling, and stakeholder engagement to build actionable blueprints for our innovation ecosystem. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment strategies, and organizational transformation as we navigate an exponentially evolving landscape.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ markets
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology breakthroughs
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state visions
- Author compelling foresight reports and scenario-planning frameworks for executive decision-making
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and validate future-facing concepts
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic signals affecting long-term innovation strategy
- Mentor internal teams in futures-thinking methodologies and adaptive innovation practices
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Proven track record developing enterprise-level innovation roadmaps with measurable ROI
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and systemic modeling techniques
- Deep understanding of emerging tech: generative AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology
- Exceptional storytelling skills to translate complex futures into actionable strategies
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFCS, FP&A) strongly preferred
- Experience working with C-suite in Fortune 500 or high-growth tech environments