Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect groundbreaking solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role blends analytical rigor with creative foresight to shape our innovation roadmap.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate complex data into actionable strategies. Our dynamic environment values bold thinking and embraces experimentation—where your insights directly influence products that touch millions of lives.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, sociocultural shifts, and market disruptors to forecast 2026+ industry landscapes
- Design and lead innovation workshops with R&D, product, and engineering teams
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for long-term business resilience
- Partner with venture capital arms to scout and evaluate disruptive startups
- Create executive-ready trend reports and innovation whitepapers
- Champion human-centered design principles in future-state product development
- Mentor cross-functional teams in strategic foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategy, innovation, or futures research with Fortune 500 or high-growth tech
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning frameworks
- Proven track record translating foresight into commercial innovation initiatives
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, Futures Studies, or related field
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and qualitative research
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presence
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ innovation-led product launches or strategic pivots