Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group as we pioneer the next frontier of technological and societal evolution. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our roadmap for the post-2025 landscape. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable business strategy, driving our position at the vanguard of emerging technologies and market paradigms.
Why This Role Matters: As industries accelerate toward quantum computing, AI integration, and sustainable transformation, you'll shape how organizations adapt to the 2026 horizon. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment decisions, and market positioning for Fortune 500 clients worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the 2026+ strategic foresight framework using horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario modeling
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into actionable innovation roadmaps
- Produce high-impact briefings for C-suite executives on emerging technologies and market disruptions
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype solutions for 2026-era challenges (quantum applications, biotech convergence, etc.)
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs to capture bleeding-edge research
- Author thought leadership content positioning Horizon Dynamics as the 2026 innovation authority
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 expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging tech trajectories (quantum computing, AGI, climate tech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals
- Experience working with Fortune 500 clients in strategic planning roles