Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, transforming emerging technologies and societal shifts into competitive advantage. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term planning, this is your moment to shape industries.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive forces impacting 2026 business landscape
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Collaborate with C-suite to embed future-proofing into organizational strategy
- Produce annual Future State Reports with actionable innovation roadmaps
- Establish cross-functional future-readiness task forces across tech, sustainability, and human capital
- Represent company at Davos, CES, and other futurism forums
- Mentor next-generation futurists through Horizon's incubation program
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Published author or thought leader in future studies (e.g., Foresight Practitioner certification)
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record translating foresight into enterprise strategy
- PhD or Master's in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Portfolio of 2026+ scenario planning projects for Fortune 500 clients
- Fluency in trend visualization tools (e.g., Palantir, Trendalyzer)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for executive audiences