Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to identify emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and paradigm shifts that will redefine industries. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future possibilities into actionable strategies, ensuring our leadership position in an evolving global marketplace.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, possessing an uncanny ability to connect disparate dots into cohesive narratives. You'll lead horizon-scanning initiatives, develop scenario-planning frameworks, and foster a culture of innovation across our global teams. This is your chance to shape the future while building legacy-defining solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions through 2030
- Develop and maintain strategic foresight frameworks for long-term business planning and risk mitigation
- Collaborate with R&D, product, and marketing teams to integrate future insights into innovation pipelines
- Present compelling future scenarios to executive leadership and board members to drive strategic alignment
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry thought leaders
- Design and facilitate workshops that cultivate organizational foresight capabilities
- Author thought leadership content positioning our company as a future-ready industry leader
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- Minimum 8 years of experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or future-focused roles
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling ability to translate complex future scenarios into actionable business insights
- Experience presenting to executive audiences and influencing high-stakes strategic decisions
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or implemented future-oriented strategies