Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we shape tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead transformative initiatives at the intersection of emerging technologies and human potential. This executive role demands a blend of deep analytical prowess and bold creative thinking to anticipate and capitalize on paradigm shifts across industries. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop 10-year strategic roadmaps while cultivating an ecosystem of futurists, technologists, and thought leaders.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Cutting-edge R&D lab with $50M annual innovation budget
- Global network of 200+ futurist partners and industry disruptors
- Flexible remote-first policy with quarterly offsite retreats
- Tuition reimbursement for advanced certifications in emerging fields
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate tech) to identify disruptive opportunities
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 2026-2035 strategic horizons
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering, design, and product teams
- Author white papers and thought leadership for industry conferences
- Mentor junior futurists and build internal foresight capabilities
- Advise on ethical implications of exponential technologies
- Secure partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Experience building innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Horizon Scanning, Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Strong network with global futurist communities and research institutions
- Portfolio demonstrating successful implementation of future-focused strategies
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston or Oxford