Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect the future by 2026. We seek a forward-thinking Futurist & Innovation Strategist to identify emerging trends, develop transformative roadmaps, and position our organization as an industry leader in the next technological revolution. This pivotal role combines deep research expertise with strategic execution to shape our product development, market positioning, and long-term growth initiatives.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and present compelling future scenarios to stakeholders. If you thrive at the intersection of technology foresight, business strategy, and human-centered design, this is your opportunity to define tomorrow's landscape today.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research on emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions through 2026
- Develop and present strategic roadmaps for product innovation and market expansion
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align teams on future opportunities and risks
- Design and prototype next-generation solutions using emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Build executive dashboards tracking key innovation KPIs and future readiness metrics
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs to access cutting-edge research
- Author thought leadership content and industry white papers positioning our thought leadership
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futures research
- Proven track record of translating future trends into actionable business strategies
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, IoT, blockchain, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- Exceptional data storytelling and scenario-planning capabilities
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through transformational initiatives
- Strong network within tech innovation ecosystems and foresight communities
- Portfolio of published research or strategic frameworks for future planning