Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Strategic Futurist to architect our 2026+ roadmap, merging emerging technologies with human-centric innovation. This pivotal role demands a blend of strategic foresight, cross-industry expertise, and the ability to transform abstract trends into actionable business frameworks. You'll lead our innovation ecosystem, collaborating with C-suite executives to future-proof our organization in an era of unprecedented disruption.
Why This Role Matters: At the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, you'll shape how we navigate the next paradigm shift. Your insights will directly influence product development, market positioning, and organizational resilience as we prepare for 2026's technological inflection points.
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year strategic foresight frameworks spanning 2024-2026
- Lead horizon scanning for emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, neuro interfaces)
- Develop scenario-based models for market evolution and disruption vectors
- Translate future trends into actionable R&D priorities and product roadmaps
- Facilitate cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering and design teams
- Present future-state insights to executive stakeholders and external partners
- Build and mentor a team of future intelligence specialists
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futures research
- Proven track record translating foresight into business outcomes
- Deep expertise in emerging technology trends (AI, biotech, space tech)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Exceptional data storytelling and visualization capabilities
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP preferred)
- Experience in high-growth tech or Fortune 500 environments
- Portfolio of published future-state analyses or scenario planning work