Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape as we seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to shape our 2026 roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to anticipate emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal transformations. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable strategies that position our organization as an industry leader in the rapidly evolving digital frontier.
We offer a dynamic environment where your insights directly influence multi-billion-dollar decisions. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, possesses deep technological literacy, and can translate complex future scenarios into competitive advantages. This is your opportunity to architect the future of innovation.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify disruptive technologies and market trends through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for board-level decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future innovation priorities
- Produce forward-looking whitepapers and predictive market analyses
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts affecting long-term strategy
- Establish KPIs for measuring strategic adaptation to emerging trends
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, futures research, or innovation consulting
- Advanced degree in Technology Foresight, Strategic Management, or related field
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional data synthesis and visualization capabilities
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on strategic pivots
- Certification in Futures Research or similar preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating published futurist work or strategic frameworks