Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc., a pioneering force in shaping tomorrow's landscape today. We seek 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, disrupt traditional paradigms, and position our organization at the vanguard of technological and societal evolution.
As a key member of our executive strategy team, you'll collaborate with C-suite leaders, R&D pioneers, and global thought leaders to develop actionable frameworks that transform futuristic concepts into market-defining innovations. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment strategy, and organizational resilience in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends, technological disruptions, and socio-economic shifts to define strategic horizons through 2030
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive futures intelligence framework using advanced scenario modeling and horizon scanning
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype solutions for 2026+ market opportunities
- Present strategic foresight findings to executive stakeholders and board members with compelling data narratives
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and industry labs to capture bleeding-edge innovations
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote speeches on future-focused business strategy
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles at Fortune 500 or high-growth tech firms
- Proven expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling skills with experience translating complex futures into actionable business strategies
- Portfolio demonstrating successful futures projects with measurable business outcomes
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Thinking (e.g., from University of Houston or MFIA)