Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Lead to decode emerging technologies and strategic opportunities for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role blends foresight research, cross-industry collaboration, and strategic implementation to shape our company's decade-long roadmap. You'll work with C-suite executives to navigate exponential technologies, identify disruptive market shifts, and translate future scenarios into actionable business strategies.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics. You'll lead a dedicated foresight team, publish industry-shaping trend reports, and partner with R&D to prototype next-generation solutions. This position offers unparalleled influence in defining how organizations prepare for the 2026 paradigm shift.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-year horizon scanning and futures research across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and climate tech domains
- Develop strategic scenarios and roadmaps for 2026-2030 market transformation
- Partner with product teams to integrate foresight findings into innovation pipelines
- Present trend briefings to executive stakeholders and industry conferences
- Build and lead a global foresight network of academic and industry experts
- Author white papers on exponential technology adoption patterns
- Drive organizational culture shifts toward future-ready mindsets
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Deep expertise in at least two exponential technology domains
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario planning methodologies
- Published thought leadership in top-tier industry publications
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on future strategy
- Portfolio demonstrating foresight-to-execution impact