Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We seek a visionary Futurist & Strategic Innovation Lead to architect our 2026 roadmap and transform emerging possibilities into market-defining opportunities. This senior role blends foresight with execution, shaping how industries evolve in the next decade. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and pioneer solutions that redefine competitive advantage. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market disruption, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the 2026 strategic foresight framework through trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Lead innovation sprints to prototype and validate emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Translate complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies and product roadmaps
- Present compelling future visions to executive stakeholders and external partners
- Establish cross-functional innovation labs with engineering, design, and research teams
- Monitor global disruptions and geopolitical shifts affecting industry evolution
- Mentor junior futurists and build an internal foresight culture
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial success
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI/ML, blockchain, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field
- Certification in scenario planning or horizon scanning preferred
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization skills
- Experience scaling innovation in Fortune 500 or high-growth startups
- Portfolio of published future trend analyses or thought leadership