Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we redefine the future landscape. We seek a forward-thinking Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage cutting-edge foresight methodologies to anticipate technological disruptions, identify emerging market opportunities, and drive strategic initiatives that position our industry at the forefront of evolution. Collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and transform visionary concepts into actionable roadmaps that shape tomorrow's reality. This is your chance to pioneer the future in a dynamic, high-impact environment where your insights directly influence global market trajectories.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year strategic foresight frameworks mapping technological, social, and economic trends through 2030
- Lead scenario planning workshops for executive leadership to prepare for disruptive market shifts
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies with transformative potential (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Design innovation pipelines translating future insights into product development roadmaps
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs
- Present future outlook reports to stakeholders and industry forums
- Mentor cross-functional teams in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology planning
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills to communicate complex future scenarios
- Experience with strategic planning tools (e.g., STEEP analysis, Delphi method)
- Published thought leadership on future trends (white papers, journals, conferences)