Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect the future! We're seeking a visionary Strategic Futurist to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap and shape tomorrow's disruptive technologies. This role demands a blend of foresight, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership to transform emerging trends into market-defining opportunities.
As a key architect of our 2026 vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global partners to identify paradigm-shifting technologies, anticipate market disruptions, and build actionable roadmaps that position us at the forefront of industry evolution. Your insights will directly influence our $2B+ innovation portfolio and shape the future of how businesses interact with emerging technologies.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify emerging technologies with 2026+ market impact
- Develop and maintain the company's 2026 strategic innovation framework
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future scenarios
- Produce high-impact foresight reports and scenario planning documents
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and validate future-facing concepts
- Represent company at global futurism conferences and thought leadership forums
- Mentor junior futurists and build internal foresight capabilities
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial outcomes
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence
- Published thought leadership in futures or innovation journals
- Experience in high-growth tech or Fortune 500 environment