Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026+ roadmap and drive exponential growth in emerging technologies. This role sits at the intersection of foresight research, business strategy, and disruptive innovation, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts before they reshape industries.
As a key architect of our future, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate forward-looking insights into actionable business initiatives. You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing scenarios for 2026 and beyond, ensuring our organization remains ahead of emerging trends while maintaining ethical innovation frameworks. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity and possesses an insatiable curiosity about technological convergence, societal evolution, and market disruption.
Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive foresight research to identify emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions impacting 2026-2030
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for executive decision-making
- Architect innovation roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable tech ecosystems
- Partner with product and engineering teams to prioritize R&D investments for future-proof capabilities
- Communicate future trends through executive briefings, white papers, and thought leadership content
- Build and curate a global network of futurists, academic researchers, and industry disruptors
- Establish ethical guardrails for exponential technologies to ensure responsible innovation
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology forecasting
- Proven track record of translating future insights into enterprise-level strategy
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, Web3) and their implications
- Exceptional scenario-planning and systems-thinking capabilities
- Strong data literacy with experience in trend analysis and predictive modeling
- Executive presence with experience presenting to C-suite boards and investors
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or implemented future strategies