Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's solutions. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of predictive analytics, market foresight, and cross-industry collaboration to shape our next-generation product ecosystem. You'll lead high-stakes scenario planning workshops, partner with C-suite executives, and publish seminal research on emerging tech paradigms. Our award-winning team operates at the intersection of AI, biotechnology, and sustainable systems, offering unparalleled opportunities to influence global innovation trajectories.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic foresight frameworks for 2026+ market landscapes
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and design teams
- Produce actionable trend reports on quantum computing, neurotech, and climate adaptation
- Facilitate scenario planning sessions with Fortune 500 partner organizations
- Drive patent development in emerging tech verticals (3+ filings/year)
- Mentor junior futurists on predictive modeling methodologies
- Represent company at global innovation summits (Davos, CES, SXSW)
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven expertise in horizon scanning and weak signal analysis
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for translating complex futures into narratives
- Certification in Foresight Methodologies (e.g., from the Association of Professional Futurists)
- Portfolio of published foresight research or industry whitepapers
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)