Job Description
Shape the future as Horizon Dynamics' lead Futurist Innovation Strategist. We're seeking a visionary mind to architect our 2026 roadmap, blending emerging technologies with societal shifts to redefine industries. Join our elite team at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainability to pioneer solutions for tomorrow's challenges.
In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, conduct cutting-edge foresight research, and translate complex trends into actionable strategies. Your work will directly influence product development, market positioning, and investment priorities as we prepare for the transformative year of 2026.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and market trends through 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for long-term organizational resilience
- Partner with R&D teams to integrate emerging innovations into product roadmaps
- Deliver executive briefings and trend reports using data visualization and narrative storytelling
- Establish cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-forward solutions
- Monitor global geopolitical shifts and regulatory impacts on industry evolution
- Curate thought leadership content positioning Horizon Dynamics as a future-shaping authority
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology forecasting
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systemic thinking methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging tech: quantum computing, synthetic biology, decentralized systems
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial strategy
- Exceptional data visualization and presentation skills with executive audiences
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., SWOT, Delphi, STEEPLE)
- Portfolio demonstrating future-shaping projects or published industry foresight work