Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to shape the future! We're seeking a forward-thinking 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead cutting-edge initiatives that will redefine industries by 2026. This role demands a blend of visionary thinking, technical acumen, and strategic execution to transform tomorrow's possibilities into today's realities. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D pioneers to develop roadmaps for emerging technologies, market disruptions, and sustainable growth frameworks. If you're passionate about anticipating the future and building actionable strategies for the decade ahead, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026 innovation roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech
- Analyze emerging market trends and disruptors to identify strategic opportunities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to co-create future scenarios and mitigation plans
- Present visionary strategies to executive stakeholders and investor boards
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs for breakthrough technologies
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts affecting long-term innovation landscapes
- Author thought leadership publications on 2026 technology implications
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, futurism, or emerging technology consulting
- Proven track record of developing multi-year roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI, biotech, quantum, etc.)
- Certification in futures thinking (e.g., CFIP, Foresight Practitioner)
- Advanced degree in Technology Strategy, Innovation Management, or related field
- Experience with scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences
- Portfolio of published futurist research or white papers