Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect the future of innovation. We're seeking a pioneering Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and translate them into actionable business strategies for 2026 and beyond. This role blends foresight analysis, technological fluency, and executive collaboration to shape our organization's next decade of growth.
As a key architect of our innovation roadmap, you'll leverage cutting-edge research methodologies to identify paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and sustainable technology. You'll partner with C-suite executives to align strategic initiatives with future market landscapes, ensuring our company remains at the vanguard of technological advancement.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify emerging technologies and societal shifts through 2030
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for board-level decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight insights into innovation roadmaps
- Author trend reports and white papers published in industry-leading journals
- Advise executive leadership on disruptive technology adoption and market positioning
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-focused solutions
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in innovation strategy, trend analysis, or futurist consulting
- Proven expertise in AI, quantum computing, or biotechnology foresight
- Certification in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., CFCS)
- Demonstrated experience delivering C-level strategic recommendations
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling capabilities
- Portfolio showcasing future-focused strategic projects