Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we redefine industries for 2026 and beyond. We seek a forward-thinking Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect next-generation solutions, and steer our organization toward market leadership in an accelerating technological landscape. This role merges foresight analysis with strategic execution to transform future possibilities into actionable business advantages.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop 5-year innovation roadmaps, identify disruptive opportunities across AI, biotech, and quantum computing, and lead cross-functional teams to pioneer breakthrough products. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, rapid experimentation, and boundaryless thinking.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify paradigm-shifting technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ markets
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for board-level decision-making
- Architect innovation pipelines integrating generative AI, synthetic biology, and decentralized systems
- Facilitate executive workshops on future-proofing business models
- Author thought leadership publications on technological singularity implications
- Manage $5M+ R&D portfolio for moonshot projects
- Mentor next-generation futurists through our Future Leaders program
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology leadership
- Proven track record translating future trends into commercial products
- Deep expertise in at least two of: AI ethics, quantum computing applications, or neurotech
- Experience with scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Published research or patents in future-oriented fields
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful 5-year innovation strategies
- Fluency in futures forecasting methodologies and tools