Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Director to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight, cross-industry expertise, and the ability to translate emerging trends into actionable business opportunities. You'll lead our innovation ecosystem, fostering collaboration between R&D, product development, and market strategy to position us as industry pioneers in the rapidly evolving post-2025 digital economy.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive 2026+ innovation strategy aligned with market disruptors and technological convergence
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and launch next-generation products/services targeting 2026 market gaps
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their socioeconomic implications for business transformation
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions, government bodies, and innovation labs
- Present future scenarios and strategic recommendations to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Drive organizational culture shift toward anticipatory innovation and agile adaptation
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic innovation, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies and launching disruptive products
- Deep expertise in technological forecasting, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, Business Strategy, or related field
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence and stakeholder management expertise
- Published thought leadership on innovation, disruption, or future-oriented business models
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFP) or technology assessment preferred