Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we architect tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a pioneering Futurist & Strategic Innovation Lead to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026+ roadmap. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities across industries. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate complex futures into actionable strategies that position us at the forefront of technological and societal evolution.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for product development and market expansion
- Lead cross-functional innovation labs to prototype future-forward solutions
- Present foresight frameworks to executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Analyze geopolitical, economic, and technological vectors for strategic implications
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and innovation ecosystems
- Establish KPIs for measuring innovation pipeline maturity
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or C-suite advisory role
- Expertise in emerging tech: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI ethics
- Proven track record translating foresight into commercialized products/services
- Deep understanding of global megatrends (demographic shifts, climate resilience)
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization capabilities
- Certification in scenario planning and strategic foresight methodologies