Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation ecosystem. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect groundbreaking solutions for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging trends, disrupt traditional paradigms, and lead cross-functional teams to transform futuristic concepts into market-leading products. Your strategic foresight will directly shape our 5-year innovation roadmap, positioning us as industry pioneers in the rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech, economic, and societal trends to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026 market entry
- Develop and execute strategic foresight frameworks that inform product development and investment decisions
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with engineers, designers, and business stakeholders
- Present visionary roadmaps to C-suite executives and external investors with compelling data-driven narratives
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and emerging tech startups to accelerate innovation pipelines
- Monitor and report on competitor innovation strategies and emerging market disruptors
- Curate and deliver thought leadership content at industry conferences and executive forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field with 7+ years of applied foresight experience
- Proven track record of successfully launching products/services based on future trend analysis
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and technology impact assessment methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging domains: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI ethics, and climate tech
- Exceptional storytelling skills with ability to translate complex futures into actionable business strategies
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through ambiguous innovation cycles
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy (whitepapers, journals, conferences)
- Proficiency in strategic forecasting tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)