Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we pioneer the frontiers of 2026 innovation. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends that will redefine our world. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, ensuring our leadership in the rapidly evolving technological landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to shape our 5-year innovation roadmap.
What you'll achieve: Lead horizon-scanning initiatives that identify breakthrough opportunities, develop predictive models for market disruption, and translate complex future scenarios into competitive advantages. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment decisions, and organizational transformation.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies and market trends through 2026
- Develop predictive models for technological disruption and market evolution
- Collaborate with R&D teams to align innovation roadmaps with future scenarios
- Translate complex future insights into actionable business strategies
- Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership and board members
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed foresight into organizational culture
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and competitive landscape shifts
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Innovation, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech strategy
- Proven experience developing predictive models and scenario planning frameworks
- Deep expertise in AI, quantum computing, biotech, or sustainable tech trends
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published thought leadership on future technology impacts (articles, whitepapers)
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)