Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategy Director to architect our 2026+ roadmap and drive disruptive innovation across global markets. This executive role demands a rare blend of strategic foresight, technological fluency, and leadership excellence to navigate emerging paradigms in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable ecosystems.
You'll lead cross-functional teams in translating future scenarios into actionable strategies, partner with C-suite executives to shape organizational evolution, and establish thought leadership in our rapidly evolving industry. This is your opportunity to redefine what's possible and leave an indelible mark on the future landscape.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute multi-year strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead scenario planning for disruptive technologies (quantum AI, neurointerfaces, climate tech)
- Champion organizational transformation through future-proof workforce development
- Establish industry thought leadership via white papers, keynote presentations, and patent development
- Manage $50M+ innovation portfolio with ROI-focused resource allocation
- Build and lead global cross-functional teams of futurists, engineers, and market strategists
- Develop KPI frameworks for measuring future-readiness and innovation velocity
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of scaling technologies from concept to market leadership
- Expertise in emerging tech domains: quantum computing, synthetic biology, decentralized AI
- Executive presence with experience presenting to boards and Fortune 500 leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leader with 5+ industry-recognized white papers or patents
- Fluency in futures forecasting methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning, Wild Cards)
- Experience leading teams across 3+ continents with diverse cultural contexts