Job Description
Join our pioneering team to architect the future! As a 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist at Horizon Dynamics Group, you'll lead high-impact initiatives shaping tomorrow's technological landscape. We seek visionary minds to decode emerging trends, design resilient business models, and drive exponential growth through cutting-edge innovation. This role sits at the intersection of technology foresight, strategic planning, and disruptive implementation.
Based in our San Francisco innovation hub, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D leaders, and global partners to transform visionary concepts into actionable roadmaps. We offer unparalleled opportunities to influence multi-billion-dollar transformation agendas while working alongside industry pioneers in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technology trends (2026-2030 horizon) to identify disruptive opportunities and threats
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term business objectives
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and scale futuristic solutions
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for volatile market conditions
- Present strategic insights to executive stakeholders and investor forums
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and tech incubators
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic shifts affecting innovation landscapes
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Proven experience developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, AR/VR)
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight (preferred)
- Exceptional analytical and scenario-planning capabilities
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
- Portfolio demonstrating innovation strategy implementations