Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Strategic Innovation Lead to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of strategic foresight, technological acumen, and creative disruption. You'll identify emerging trends, develop future-proof strategies, and lead cross-functional teams to pioneer groundbreaking solutions. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your chance to shape industries.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors
- Access to our $50M Innovation Lab and AI research partners
- Flexible hybrid work with global travel opportunities
- Comprehensive wellness and future-skills development programs
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable energy sectors
- Develop 5-year strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 market projections
- Facilitate executive workshops on scenario planning and risk mitigation
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Translate complex future insights into actionable business strategies
- Oversee pilot programs for emerging technologies with potential for 2026 market impact
- Author annual 'Future State' reports influencing C-suite decisions
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist role
- Proven track record of implementing future-oriented strategies in Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methods, and trend analysis frameworks
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management (e.g., APF, CPSM)
- Published thought leadership in future studies or innovation journals