Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we pioneer the next frontier of technological evolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Lead to architect our roadmap for the coming decade. This senior role demands strategic foresight, cross-industry innovation expertise, and the ability to translate emerging trends into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D labs, and global partners to shape our organization's trajectory in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 innovation roadmap, aligning with long-term corporate vision
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and climate tech sectors
- Present strategic foresight reports to executive leadership and board members
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and emerging tech startups
- Design and facilitate future-focused workshops for cross-functional teams
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic shifts impacting 2026 technology adoption
- Create scenario analyses for disruptive market developments
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, futurism, or technology consulting
- Proven track record developing multi-year corporate roadmaps
- Expertise in at least three emerging technology domains
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Policy, or related field
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals
- Experience managing cross-continental R&D initiatives
- Certification in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., CFCS preferred)