Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Group as we shape tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking a pioneering Futurist & Strategic Innovation Lead to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll blend analytical rigor with creative foresight to guide organizations through unprecedented technological and societal shifts.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and systemic change. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to develop robust future scenarios, identify disruptive opportunities, and implement agile innovation frameworks. This position offers unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge research while driving real-world impact through strategic consulting.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate resilience) to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite decision-making
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-ready solutions
- Develop strategic roadmaps for technology adoption and workforce transformation
- Present foresight insights to executive boards and industry summits
- Build and mentor a team of strategic futurists and innovation consultants
- Publish thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years experience in strategic planning or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-focused frameworks
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling capabilities
- Published author in foresight or innovation domains
- Certified Futurist (CF) or equivalent professional designation
- Experience advising Fortune 500 leadership teams