Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we shape the future! We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead our 2026+ roadmap development. This pivotal role requires you to decode emerging trends, anticipate paradigm shifts, and architect transformative strategies that will redefine our industry landscape.
As a thought leader in our innovation lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to translate foresight into actionable business initiatives. Your insights will directly influence product roadmaps, market positioning, and organizational resilience in an era of exponential technological change.
Position includes competitive equity, flexible hybrid work, and exclusive access to our annual FutureCast Summit.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive forces impacting 2026+ markets
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for strategic decision-making under uncertainty
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed futurist thinking into product development cycles
- Produce quarterly foresight reports with actionable recommendations for executive leadership
- Design innovation roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, and quantum computing convergence points
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-state solutions using emerging technologies
- Establish KPIs to measure strategic foresight ROI and organizational adaptability metrics
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- 7+ years experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist role
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systemic risk assessment
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with ability to communicate complex futures clearly
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through transformational initiatives
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFIP) or equivalent preferred