Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we redefine the future! We seek a forward-thinking Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge trend analysis with strategic execution to position our company at the forefront of emerging technologies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and translate foresight into actionable business strategies. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and market disruption, this is your chance to shape tomorrow's landscape today.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate global tech and societal trends through quantitative/qualitative research to inform 5-year strategic roadmaps
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for disruptive technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Lead innovation sprints with R&D teams to prototype future-ready solutions
- Present strategic insights to executive stakeholders and Board of Directors
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks
- Drive organizational adoption of futuristic methodologies and tools
- Mentor junior futurists and innovation specialists
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or tech R&D
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial products/services
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend mapping, and horizon scanning
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies (Web3, AGI, neurotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston)
- Portfolio of published trend analyses or innovation frameworks