Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Group as we architect tomorrow's reality today. We seek a pioneering 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends, design next-generation ecosystems, and lead breakthrough initiatives that redefine industries. This role blends foresight analysis with strategic execution, requiring a blend of visionary thinking and pragmatic implementation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D labs, and global innovation hubs to shape our 2026 roadmap and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026+ market landscapes
- Design and prototype futuristic business models, products, and service ecosystems
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Facilitate cross-functional innovation workshops with Fortune 500 partners
- Author thought leadership publications on future-of-work and societal transformation
- Manage a $5M innovation portfolio with measurable ROI metrics
- Represent the company at global futurist forums and tech summits
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Systems Thinking, or Innovation Management (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ implemented future-focused initiatives
- Expertise in emerging tech: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI ethics
- Proven ability to translate complex scenarios into executable strategies
- Published author in futurist publications (e.g., Futures Research Quarterly)
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method, STEEP analysis)
- Certification in Innovation Management (e.g., PDMA, CPSI) required