Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as Horizon Dynamics' 2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist. We're seeking a visionary architect to decode emerging trends, technologies, and societal shifts that will define the next decade. In this pivotal role, you'll architect our innovation roadmap, anticipate disruptive forces, and position our organization at the vanguard of progress. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, and possess an unquenchable curiosity for what's next, this is your calling.
Join a team where curiosity is currency and innovation is oxygen. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future possibilities into actionable strategies, ensuring our legacy isn't just surviving 2026 but actively creating it. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to become a catalyst for humanity's next chapter.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify and analyze emerging technologies, market shifts, and global megatrends through 2026+
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive strategic innovation roadmap aligned with long-term corporate objectives
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to integrate foresight into product development and business strategy
- Design and execute scenario planning frameworks to prepare the organization for multiple future possibilities
- Build and cultivate strategic partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and global innovation hubs
- Present future-focused insights and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and board members
- Drive adoption of innovation methodologies across the organization to future-proof operations
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, Economics, or related field; PhD preferred
- Minimum 8 years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership role
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and technology impact assessment
- Exceptional ability to translate complex future concepts into actionable business strategies
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech, sustainable systems)
- Strong stakeholder management skills with experience influencing C-level executives
- Portfolio demonstrating successful innovation strategy implementation with measurable outcomes
- Certification in futures research or innovation management (e.g., CFPC, CPSI) highly desirable