Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect 2026's disruptive landscape and drive our next-generation innovation pipeline. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to navigate emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term roadmaps while identifying high-impact opportunities across AI, biotech, and sustainable systems.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex signals into actionable strategies, and has a proven track record of turning futuristic concepts into market-leading solutions. This position offers unparalleled influence in shaping how businesses evolve in the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive forces affecting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with 5-10 year future scenarios
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and validate futuristic concepts
- Design foresight frameworks for cross-functional stakeholders
- Conduct scenario planning workshops for executive leadership
- Author thought leadership on emerging technology impacts
- Build external networks with futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- 7+ years in strategy, innovation, or futurist roles at Fortune 500 companies
- Proven experience with scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists)