Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we shape the future of innovation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead our 2026 roadmap development and drive cutting-edge solutions that redefine industries. This role combines foresight analysis, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership to transform emerging trends into actionable business opportunities. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your moment to impact the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 innovation strategy roadmap using trend analysis and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and future-proof business models
- Conduct deep-dive research on emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their market implications
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to align innovation initiatives with corporate vision
- Present strategic insights to stakeholders through compelling data visualizations and narratives
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Manage the innovation portfolio from ideation to implementation with measurable KPIs
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of developing and implementing multi-year innovation roadmaps
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience to executive audiences
- Certification in innovation management (e.g., CIMP, CFIP) or futures research
- Portfolio of published foresight work or implemented innovation initiatives