Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to identify emerging trends, disrupt markets, and position our organization as the industry's undisputed thought leader. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and develop actionable frameworks that transform futuristic concepts into market reality. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, and possess an unyielding passion for shaping what's next, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026+ strategic foresight frameworks, scanning horizon for disruptive technologies and market shifts
- Lead cross-functional innovation initiatives from ideation to market validation, ensuring alignment with organizational vision
- Produce high-impact trend reports and scenario analyses for executive decision-making and investor communications
- Architect next-generation product roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, and sustainability paradigms
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs to pioneer emerging ecosystems
- Mentor high-performing teams in futures thinking methodologies and strategic foresight tools
- Represent the company at global innovation forums, shaping industry discourse on 2026's technological landscape
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Strategic Innovation, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership at Fortune 500 companies
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-oriented business strategies
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex concepts into executive narratives
- Portfolio of published foresight work or industry-recognized innovation frameworks
- Global perspective with experience in cross-cultural innovation ecosystems