Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as Horizon Dynamics seeks a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead our 2026 roadmap. Join an elite team decoding emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to transform industries. This senior role demands strategic foresight, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to convert future scenarios into actionable innovation blueprints.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, crafting compelling narratives that inspire executive teams and drive organizational transformation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term innovation frameworks while mentoring next-generation futurists.
Responsibilities
- Lead 2026 technology horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and sustainable energy
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with market disruption forecasts
- Conduct scenario planning for global socioeconomic shifts impacting business ecosystems
- Translate future insights into actionable R&D priorities and investment strategies
- Present strategic foresight to executive stakeholders through compelling visual narratives
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Establish KPIs to measure innovation pipeline success against future market demands
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology strategy
- Proven track record developing long-term strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in emerging technologies and their socioeconomic implications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in innovation or future trends (e.g., HBR, MIT Tech Review)
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Experience mentoring high-performing innovation teams