Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect the future landscape of 2026 and beyond. We're seeking visionary pioneers to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to shape our next-generation innovation pipeline. This role demands radical imagination blended with strategic execution to position our organization at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends and emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to identify transformative opportunities for 2026+ market positioning
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks to model future business landscapes and competitive threats
- Lead cross-functional workshops with R&D, product, and executive teams to integrate futurist insights into innovation roadmaps
- Produce forward-looking strategic briefs and visualizations for C-suite decision-making
- Monitor horizon scanning sources (academic journals, startup ecosystems, policy shifts) to maintain trend intelligence
- Collaborate with venture partners to scout and evaluate disruptive technologies
- Design and implement 'future readiness' audits across organizational capabilities
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research with Fortune 500 exposure
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technology adoption lifecycle modeling
- Portfolio demonstrating published futurist work or strategic frameworks adopted by major organizations
- Mastery of horizon scanning methodologies (Delphi, weak signal analysis) and trend visualization tools
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, Technology Strategy, or equivalent experience
- Proven ability to translate complex future concepts into executable business strategies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their socioeconomic implications
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating future scenarios to diverse stakeholders