Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Lead Futurist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap and drive strategic foresight across emerging technologies. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative vision to anticipate market shifts and position our organization as an industry pioneer.
As part of our elite executive team, you'll collaborate with C-suite leaders to translate future trends into actionable business strategies. Your work will directly influence product development, market expansion, and sustainable growth initiatives that will define the next decade of technological advancement.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive 2026 innovation strategy integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead scenario planning workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and mitigate emerging risks
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-forward solutions with 18-24 month market viability
- Present strategic foresight insights to executive stakeholders and board members quarterly
- Establish cross-functional innovation task forces to accelerate future-readiness across departments
- Monitor global tech policy shifts and geopolitical trends impacting long-term innovation landscapes
- Author annual 'Future Horizons' report benchmarking our organization against emerging industry paradigms
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or future studies with Fortune 500 experience
- Advanced degree in Technology Forecasting, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Proven track record of translating future scenarios into billion-dollar business opportunities
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology) and convergence dynamics
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to articulate complex futures to diverse stakeholders
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from the Hawaii Research Center for Futures Studies)
- Published thought leadership in top-tier innovation or futurism publications