Job Description
Shape the future at Horizon Dynamics as our 2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist. We're seeking a visionary leader to architect our roadmap for the next technological revolution. This pivotal role demands cutting-edge foresight to anticipate market shifts, emerging technologies, and societal transformations that will redefine industries by 2026. Join our elite team to translate future intelligence into actionable strategies that drive sustainable growth and competitive advantage.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global partners to pioneer breakthrough solutions. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment decisions, and market positioning across AI, biotech, and sustainable tech sectors. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and execution, this is your moment to build tomorrow's reality.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends, market disruptions, and geopolitical shifts to forecast 2026 landscape scenarios
- Develop and implement multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term corporate vision
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' to prototype disruptive solutions for 2026 market readiness
- Establish strategic partnerships with research institutions, startups, and industry disruptors
- Present future insights and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and board members
- Monitor KPIs for innovation pipeline maturity and strategic initiative adoption
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations on future-focused topics
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Innovation Management, Technology Strategy, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of developing future scenarios that drove measurable business impact
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and technology forecasting methodologies
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies (AI/ML, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex future concepts
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through ambiguous strategic transitions
- Published work in futurism or innovation thought leadership (preferred)