Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. As our Futurist Innovation Strategist, you'll architect transformative roadmaps for 2026 and beyond, bridging emerging technologies with market evolution. We seek a visionary who thrives at the intersection of technology forecasting, human behavior, and sustainable growth. This role offers unparalleled influence in shaping our company's decade-long strategy while collaborating with C-suite executives and global research institutions.
Our culture rewards bold thinking and intellectual curiosity. You'll lead high-stakes scenario planning sessions, publish industry-defining trend reports, and mentor cross-functional teams in future-ready methodologies. If you're passionate about solving tomorrow's challenges today, this is your platform to redefine innovation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026+ innovation roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies with 3-7 year adoption curves
- Facilitate C-level strategy workshops on future market landscapes and competitive positioning
- Author forward-looking white papers and thought leadership pieces for industry conferences
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, academics, and technology pioneers
- Translate complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies for product development
- Mentor innovation teams in futures thinking methodologies and speculative design
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, technology forecasting, or futures research
- Proven track record of publishing influential trend analyses in top-tier publications
- Deep expertise in emerging tech domains (AI, quantum, synthetic biology, AR/VR)
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario planning capabilities
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on long-term strategic pivots
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ major innovation initiatives launched with measurable impact
- Fluency in foresight frameworks (e.g., Delphi, STEEP-LE, causal layered analysis)