Job Description
Join the forefront of tomorrow's transformation at Horizon Dynamics Group. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our roadmap beyond 2026. This pivotal role demands a blend of visionary thinking and strategic execution to anticipate technological disruptions, societal shifts, and market evolutions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global innovation labs to shape sustainable futures while driving tangible business outcomes.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of emerging technologies, behavioral economics, and sustainable design. You'll translate foresight into actionable strategies that position our organization as an industry leader through 2030 and beyond. This role offers unparalleled influence in defining how businesses adapt to exponential change.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and analyze emerging technological, social, and economic trends impacting 2026-2030 horizons
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology convergence
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-proof business models
- Conduct horizon scanning and scenario planning for high-impact disruptions
- Author visionary white papers and thought leadership content positioning company as future authority
- Partner with product teams to embed future-readiness into development lifecycles
- Establish global networks of futurists, technologists, and academic researchers
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future scenarios into commercial strategies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling capabilities
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or digital transformation
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on long-term strategy adaptation
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, STEEP, causal layered analysis)