Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and transform emerging possibilities into market-defining realities. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with pragmatic execution, shaping how industries evolve in the next frontier of technological and societal transformation.
Why this role matters: As the nexus between R&D, market intelligence, and executive strategy, you'll identify paradigm shifts before they materialize. Your insights will directly influence product roadmaps, investment priorities, and organizational resilience in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the 2026 Innovation Horizon Map, identifying disruptive technologies, market inflection points, and societal trends
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' with engineering, design, and product teams to prototype 2026-viable concepts
- Produce quarterly strategic foresight reports with actionable recommendations for C-suite leadership
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and research labs to incubate next-generation solutions
- Design and facilitate scenario-planning workshops for senior executives on 2026 market landscapes
- Drive the integration of AI ethics, sustainability, and human-centered design into innovation frameworks
- Mentor a team of futurist analysts to build internal foresight capabilities
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, futures research, or technology foresight with Fortune 500 impact
- Proven track record of translating emerging trends into commercialized products or services
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI precursors)
- Certified Futurist (CF) or equivalent professional foresight designation preferred
- Exceptional storytelling abilities with executive presentation experience
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research methodology mastery
- Demonstrated experience in building and leading high-performing innovation teams
- PhD or Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field