Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect transformative roadmaps, and position our organization for leadership in 2026 and beyond. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to navigate technological disruption, societal shifts, and market evolution.
As a key architect of our future strategy, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities. Your insights will directly shape our innovation pipeline, investment priorities, and market positioning in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends, emerging technologies, and socio-economic shifts to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop strategic frameworks and scenario plans to navigate disruption and capitalize on future opportunities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize insights and build consensus on future priorities
- Partner with product teams to integrate foresight into innovation roadmaps and R&D pipelines
- Author compelling thought leadership content (reports, whitepapers, executive briefings)
- Monitor horizon-scanning sources (academic research, patent analytics, startup ecosystems)
- Advise executive leadership on strategic pivots and long-term positioning
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist analysis
- Deep expertise in emerging tech (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal trends
- Proven track record of translating foresight into actionable business strategy
- Exceptional data synthesis and scenario modeling capabilities
- Experience presenting to C-suite and influencing high-stakes decisions
- Advanced degree in strategic foresight, economics, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects or published thought leadership