Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role combines foresight analysis with actionable strategy development, driving our position as industry pioneers. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D labs, and global partners to identify emerging trends, disrupt conventional thinking, and transform visionary concepts into market-leading solutions.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. You'll lead cross-functional initiatives to prepare our organization for paradigm shifts in AI, biotechnology, and sustainable systems. This is your chance to shape the future while accelerating your career in one of the world's most dynamic innovation ecosystems.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026+ innovation strategy roadmap through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead scenario planning workshops for disruptive technologies and market shifts
- Partner with R&D to translate future insights into product roadmaps and R&D priorities
- Present strategic foresight findings to executive leadership and external stakeholders
- Establish KPIs for innovation maturity and track progress against future-state goals
- Curate a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Author thought leadership on emerging technologies and their societal impacts
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist research
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial innovation
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills for presenting complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through strategic transformation
- Published thought leadership in innovation or future studies (preferred)