Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Dynamics Group to architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and transform them into actionable business strategies. This pivotal role blends technological foresight with human-centric innovation to shape our company's 2026 roadmap and beyond.
As a thought leader in the space, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities. Your insights will directly influence product development, market positioning, and long-term organizational resilience in an accelerating world.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and translate implications into strategic initiatives
- Develop scenario-based foresight models for 2026+ market landscapes
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Author forward-looking thought leadership for industry publications
- Establish KPI frameworks for innovation maturity and adoption readiness
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and tech incubators
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of successfully forecasting industry disruptions
- Expertise in horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (blockchain, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Portfolio of published futurist work or implemented innovation strategies