Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge technology foresight with actionable business strategy, transforming emerging trends into market-leading opportunities.
As a thought leader, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to map technological evolution, identify paradigm shifts, and drive organizational transformation. Our culture rewards bold thinking, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and relentless curiosity.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026+ innovation roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead scenario planning workshops for Fortune 500 clients on emerging tech disruption
- Produce horizon scanning reports identifying breakthrough technologies with 3-5 year commercialization paths
- Design strategic partnerships with academia and startups in exponential tech ecosystems
- Translate complex futures data into actionable C-level recommendations
- Present at global innovation forums including Davos and TechCrunch Disrupt
- Mentor cross-functional teams in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years in strategic innovation consulting or corporate R&D leadership
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies (Nature, MIT Tech Review)
- Expertise in technology adoption lifecycle modeling and diffusion theory
- Proficiency in foresight frameworks (STEEP, Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Track record of scaling emerging tech ventures from concept to commercialization
- Deep network within Silicon Valley and global innovation ecosystems
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (CFP) or equivalent