Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we architect the future of innovation. We're seeking a Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 roadmap. This role blends foresight analysis with strategic execution, requiring a blend of technical acumen and visionary thinking. You'll work directly with C-suite executives to transform speculative possibilities into actionable business strategies, ensuring we stay ahead of disruption in an exponentially evolving landscape.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for enterprise innovation pipelines
- Collaborate with R&D teams to integrate future-focused insights into product roadmaps
- Design and facilitate foresight workshops with cross-functional stakeholders
- Produce trend reports and strategic briefs for executive decision-making
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Quantify future market opportunities through data modeling and forecasting
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in innovation strategy, consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex future concepts
- Experience with strategic foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)
- Track record of implementing future-oriented initiatives in Fortune 500 environments