Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist & Strategic Innovation Lead to architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of strategic foresight, technological intuition, and executive leadership to position our organization at the vanguard of emerging trends. You'll translate future possibilities into actionable strategies, driving innovation across our global enterprise.
As a thought leader in our innovation ecosystem, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and industry disruptors to build a future-ready enterprise. This is your chance to shape how industries evolve in the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute the 2026+ strategic innovation roadmap, aligning with long-term business objectives
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies, market shifts, and societal trends
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for board-level decision-making
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and engineering teams
- Present future insights to executive stakeholders through compelling data visualizations
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Drive adoption of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) across business units
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, futurism, or technology foresight
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, or Futures Studies
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex transformations
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies and their market implications
- Exceptional executive communication and storytelling abilities
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation (preferred)