Job Description
Shape the future at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as our 2026 Futurist & Strategic Innovation Lead. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. Join our elite team of pioneers redefining industries through foresight-driven innovation.
Lead cross-functional initiatives to identify disruptive technologies, market shifts, and societal transformations that will define 2026. Collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future intelligence into corporate strategy, product development, and investment decisions. This role combines deep analytical rigor with creative vision to position our organization as a market shaper in the next technological era.
Compensation includes equity, unlimited PTO, and a future-focused culture where your insights directly impact billion-dollar decisions. If you're passionate about tomorrow's possibilities today, apply now.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, quantum computing, climate tech) to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for C-suite decision-making
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype 2026-viable solutions
- Author high-impact trend reports and scenario-planning documents
- Partner with R&D to prioritize breakthrough technologies for 2026 roadmap
- Present future-intelligence insights to investors and board members
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon-scanning methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in corporate strategy, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven track record of forecasting market shifts with 80%+ accuracy
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and backcasting methodologies
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech: generative AI, biotech, decentralized systems
- Exceptional storytelling skills translating complex futures into actionable insights
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on strategic pivots