Job Description
Join our elite foresight team at Horizon Dynamics Inc., where tomorrow's innovations become today's reality. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role combines cutting-edge research with strategic execution, requiring you to anticipate technological disruptions, societal shifts, and market opportunities before they emerge. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and publish thought leadership that shapes industry conversations. Our dynamic startup environment offers unparalleled autonomy, competitive equity packages, and the chance to directly influence how humanity navigates the next technological revolution.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to identify disruptive opportunities and threats
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for 2026+ product and market expansion
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable innovation initiatives
- Produce trend reports and predictive models for executive decision-making
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs
- Represent the company at global foresight conferences and industry summits
- Mentor junior futurists and cultivate a culture of anticipatory innovation
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into commercial opportunities
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging technology domains
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario-planning capabilities
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy
- Experience working in agile product development environments
- Strong network with futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors