Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and transform cutting-edge concepts into market-leading solutions. This pivotal role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to navigate emerging technologies, societal shifts, and disruptive business models. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to shape our innovation pipeline, ensuring we're not just prepared for the future but actively creating it.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, behavioral science, and market evolution. You'll leverage data-driven insights and human-centered design principles to identify breakthrough opportunities, while building frameworks that de-risk long-term innovation investments. This is your chance to redefine industries and leave an indelible mark on how humanity interacts with technology.
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological and societal projections
- Conduct horizon scanning across quantum computing, biotech, AI ethics, and climate tech domains
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks to anticipate market disruptions and competitive threats
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable R&D priorities
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
- Present future-vision narratives to executive stakeholders and board members
- Quantify innovation ROI using scenario planning and predictive modeling techniques
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or corporate R&D leadership
- Published thought leadership on emerging technology trends (e.g., in journals like Future Studies Quarterly)
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methods, and trend impact analysis
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Proven ability to translate complex future scenarios into executable business strategies
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience addressing C-level audiences
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists)