Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we redefine the future. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for the 2026 horizon. This pivotal role merges foresight analytics with cutting-edge technology to shape our next-generation product ecosystem. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D teams to transform emerging trends into market-disrupting innovations.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology anthropology, market prediction, and strategic execution. If you're passionate about decoding tomorrow's challenges today and building the infrastructure for 2026's digital landscape, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends, regulatory shifts, and sociocultural patterns to map 2026 innovation landscapes
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable product blueprints
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen solutions targeting 2026 market readiness
- Author thought leadership publications and executive briefings on future scenarios
- Drive scenario planning for geopolitical and climate resilience in 2026+ ecosystems
- Manage a $5M innovation fund for high-impact future-focused initiatives
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, product innovation, or futurist research
- Expertise in emerging tech: generative AI, quantum computing, or synthetic biology
- Proven track record translating foresight into commercialized innovations
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFS, SFI)
- Published research on 2020-2030 tech convergence trends
- Experience scaling innovation teams across global markets
- Portfolio demonstrating scenario-planning outcomes for Fortune 500 clients