Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 roadmap. This role sits at the intersection of technology, behavioral science, and market disruption. You'll work with Fortune 500 clients to build future-proof strategies while leading our internal innovation incubator.
Why You'll Love This Role: Work at the forefront of AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence. Enjoy hybrid flexibility with quarterly offsites in our Palo Alto R&D campus. You'll influence product roadmaps for 15M+ users while mentoring a team of futurists.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026 markets
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives across healthcare, fintech, and mobility sectors
- Architect innovation roadmaps integrating quantum computing, synthetic biology, and decentralized systems
- Facilitate future-state workshops with Fortune 500 clients to build strategic foresight capabilities
- Author thought leadership reports published in MIT Tech Review and World Economic Forum platforms
- Mentor cross-functional teams in speculative design and trend analysis methodologies
- Oversee $5M annual innovation budget for experimental R&D projects
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, futures research, or corporate innovation with Fortune 500 exposure
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Published author on technological disruption or peer-reviewed futurism research
- Expertise in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Cross-Impact Matrices)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ major future-strategy implementations with measurable ROI
- Fluency in emerging technologies: generative AI, quantum computing, and neurotech
- Professional certification from Association of Professional Futurists (APF) required