Job Description
Join the vanguard of tomorrow at Horizon Dynamics Group, where we architect the future today. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and transform foresight into actionable business strategies for 2026 and beyond. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, shaping how organizations navigate disruption and capitalize on paradigm shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to future-proof our portfolio while mentoring a multidisciplinary team of innovators. If you thrive at the nexus of curiosity and strategy, and possess an insatiable appetite for what's next, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop data-driven future scenarios and strategic roadmaps for enterprise clients
- Facilitate executive workshops on disruption preparedness and innovation adoption
- Author forward-looking thought leadership and industry trend reports
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-generation solutions
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists and domain experts
- Translate complex foresight into actionable business recommendations
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-oriented roles
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and systemic modeling
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial strategy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Deep understanding of AI, biotech, climate tech, and quantum computing trajectories
- Exceptional communication skills with executive audiences
- Certification in Futures Methodology (e.g., CFCS preferred)
- Portfolio demonstrating published future scenarios or strategic foresight work