Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation as we build the roadmap for 2026. We're seeking a visionary Strategic Futurist to anticipate emerging trends, disrupt conventional paradigms, and architect the future of global technology ecosystems. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our organization as the industry's undisputed leader in the coming decade.
As a pivotal member of our Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to transform futuristic concepts into actionable strategies. Your insights will directly influence product development, market positioning, and long-term organizational resilience in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration.
Responsibilities
- Architect comprehensive 2026 technology roadmaps using predictive analytics and trend synthesis
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives on disruptive innovations
- Develop patent-pending frameworks for next-generation human-AI collaboration systems
- Partner with R&D to prototype and validate emerging technologies (quantum computing, neural interfaces)
- Author quarterly 'Future Pulse' reports influencing $2B+ portfolio decisions
- Establish industry thought leadership via keynote speeches and white papers
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon-scanning methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech R&D
- Proven track record of successfully predicting market shifts (2018-2024)
- Expertise in trend analysis frameworks (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Fluency in strategic modeling tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, STEEPLE)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful innovation implementations