Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect the 2026 landscape across emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions. This pivotal role blends foresight with actionable strategy, guiding our R&D roadmap and client innovation portfolios. Collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, neurotech disruptors, and climate tech revolutionaries while shaping the future of human-machine interaction.
Our culture thrives on audacious thinking and disciplined execution. You'll lead cross-functional labs, publish trend reports for Fortune 500 executives, and incubate moonshot projects that redefine industries. This isn't just forecasting—it's about creating preferred futures.
Responsibilities
- Develop multi-year technology roadmaps for 2026+ convergence of AI, biotech, and climate solutions
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives on disruptive market shifts
- Author white papers on ethical AI governance and quantum commercialization pathways
- Manage innovation portfolio with $50M+ R&D budget allocation for emerging tech ventures
- Curate annual Future Forward Summit featuring Nobel laureates and startup unicorns
- Establish KPI frameworks for measuring long-term strategic impact beyond quarterly metrics
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, R&D leadership, or futurist research with Fortune 500 exposure
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry white papers
- Expertise in forecasting methodologies (Delphi, horizon scanning, causal layered analysis)
- Deep specialization in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum, neurotech, synthetic biology)
- Track record of translating foresight into commercialized products or policy frameworks
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical discipline
- Proficiency in strategic visualization tools (Foresight Platform, Palantir, Tableau)