Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 roadmap. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, ensuring we lead rather than follow in the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, sustainability, and human behavior.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify disruptive opportunities, mitigate existential risks, and position our organization as the industry's thought leader for the next decade. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, data, and creativity, this is your chance to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, climate resilience, biotech, quantum computing) and translate insights into 5-year strategic roadmaps
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 2026 market disruptions and competitive shifts
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align departments on future-state innovation priorities
- Produce high-impact foresight reports for executive board and investor communications
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs for trend intelligence
- Design and pilot experimental initiatives targeting 2026 market opportunities
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to communicate complex futures to diverse stakeholders
- Published thought leadership on future trends or innovation strategy
- Experience with AI-powered trend analysis tools (e.g., TrendWatching, Gartner)