Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role merges foresight analysis with cutting-edge technology strategy, ensuring our clients lead the next wave of digital evolution.
Why this role matters: As industries accelerate toward 2026, the gap between current capabilities and future demands widens. Your expertise will bridge this gap, shaping strategies that turn disruptive trends into competitive advantages for Fortune 500 enterprises and emerging disruptors alike.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technological, social, and economic trends to identify paradigm shifts by 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for clients in AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align executive teams on future-state capabilities
- Author forward-looking white papers and trend briefs for C-suite decision-makers
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Establish KPI frameworks for measuring innovation readiness in 2026 ecosystems
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, futures research, or technology innovation roles
- Proven track record in trend analysis and scenario planning for 2020+ horizons
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains: AI, quantum computing, or synthetic biology
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Published thought leadership on innovation strategy (Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan, etc.)
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Horizon Scanning, Delphi Analysis)
- Experience advising C-suite executives on strategic transformation