Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge technology, human behavior analysis, and market disruption forecasting to shape our next-gen product ecosystem.
As a thought leader in our Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to transform speculative futures into actionable blueprints. We offer a dynamic environment where your expertise in future-casting directly influences multi-billion dollar decisions and sustainable growth strategies.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, climate tech, and quantum computing domains
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps for product innovation based on future market simulations
- Conduct scenario planning workshops with executive stakeholders to identify disruptive opportunities
- Author forward-looking whitepapers and thought leadership positioning Horizon as an industry futurist authority
- Partner with R&D to prototype concepts for 2026+ market readiness
- Analyze geopolitical and socioeconomic shifts impacting technology adoption curves
- Mentor cross-functional teams in future-thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Published author or keynote speaker on future technology trends
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi method, and trend impact analysis
- Proficiency in AI-driven forecasting tools and data visualization platforms
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-to-market implementations
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management (e.g., CFSD)