Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics as we redefine the future! We're seeking a Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap. This pivotal role requires a visionary thinker who can anticipate technological shifts, market disruptions, and emerging consumer behaviors to position our company at the forefront of tomorrow's economy.
In this high-impact position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop forward-looking strategies that transform industries. You'll analyze global trends, conduct scenario planning, and lead cross-functional teams to implement breakthrough innovations. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and business strategy, this is your opportunity to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 innovation roadmap using predictive analytics and trend forecasting
- Lead scenario planning workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and threats
- Collaborate with R&D, product, and marketing teams to align strategies with future market demands
- Conduct primary research through interviews, surveys, and ethnographic studies
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and secure cross-functional buy-in
- Monitor emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) for strategic integration
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry experts
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, MBA, or related field
- Proven track record of developing and implementing multi-year innovation strategies
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience addressing executive audiences
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFS, CFIP) preferred