Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role bridges technology foresight, business strategy, and human-centered design to prepare our organization for the next wave of disruption.
As a key member of our Global Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and industry disruptors to map technological trajectories and translate them into actionable roadmaps. Your work will directly shape product roadmaps, investment decisions, and organizational resilience in an accelerating future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain technology trend radar for 2026-2030 horizon, covering AI, biotech, quantum computing, and climate tech
- Architect strategic innovation frameworks to align emerging technologies with business objectives
- Lead cross-functional scenario planning workshops to model future market disruptions
- Produce executive briefings on disruptive forces and strategic implications
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation ecosystems
- Design and implement horizon scanning methodologies and competitive intelligence systems
- Mentor innovation teams in futures thinking and strategic foresight practices
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, Strategic Foresight, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and weak signal detection
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence executive decision-making
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston or similar)
- Portfolio demonstrating futures thinking projects or published research