Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, driving our organization's evolution in an exponentially changing world. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and shape our roadmap for sustainable competitive advantage.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies, market shifts, and societal trends impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Architect strategic innovation frameworks and roadmaps aligned with long-term business objectives
- Facilitate executive workshops on scenario planning and futures thinking methodologies
- Develop predictive models using AI-driven analytics to forecast market evolutions
- Drive cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-state solutions
- Author thought leadership publications and executive briefings on emerging paradigms
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures methodologies preferred
- Portfolio published foresight research or innovation strategy projects
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex transformation initiatives