Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a Senior Futurist & Innovation Strategist and help us shape the world of 2026. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging trends, design transformative roadmaps, and drive next-generation solutions. This pivotal role bridges technology, human behavior, and market evolution to position our company at the forefront of innovation.
As we approach 2026 – a year poised to redefine digital ecosystems – you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and sustainable technology. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment strategies, and organizational transformation.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify disruptive trends impacting 2026+ technology landscapes
- Develop innovation frameworks and strategic roadmaps for emerging markets
- Partner with R&D teams to translate foresight into actionable R&D priorities
- Deliver executive briefings on future scenarios and their business implications
- Design and facilitate cross-functional innovation workshops
- Monitor geopolitical and socio-technological shifts affecting global markets
- Lead scenario planning for regulatory and ethical implications of emerging tech
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in AI, quantum computing, or biotech convergence trends
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption (2020-2025)
- Experience with scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Strong stakeholder management across technical and non-technical audiences
- Certification in Foresight or Innovation Management preferred