Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we architect the future! We seek a Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead our 2026+ roadmap, transforming cutting-edge research into actionable business strategies. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to navigate technological disruptions and emerging market paradigms. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to future-proof our portfolio while driving sustainable innovation across AI, quantum computing, and bio-tech ecosystems. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, and possess an unquenchable curiosity for what's next, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies reshaping 2026+ markets
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks translating complex data into executable innovation roadmaps
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops with R&D, product, and marketing teams
- Produce scenario-planning models for geopolitical, economic, and technological disruptions
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Present future-state briefings to executive stakeholders and board members
- Drive adoption of emerging technologies through proof-of-concept initiatives
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Strategic Management, or related field; PhD preferred
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology foresight
- Expertise in scenario planning, systems thinking, and trend forecasting methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, quantum computing)
- Proven track record of translating future insights into business value
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence executive leadership
- Published research or thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy