Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Group to architect the future of innovation. As a Futurist Innovation Strategist, you'll decode emerging trends and transform them into actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. We seek a forward-thinking pioneer to bridge technology, human behavior, and market evolution in our fast-paced startup environment.
Shape tomorrow's solutions today by collaborating with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners. Your insights will drive our product roadmap, investment decisions, and market positioning as we prepare for the next wave of technological disruption.
This role offers unparalleled autonomy to explore cutting-edge concepts while working with state-of-the-art resources and a team of world-class innovators. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and strategy, we invite you to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks to identify and validate emerging trends through 2026
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive leadership and product teams
- Produce trend reports and innovation roadmaps with measurable KPIs
- Collaborate with R&D to translate foresight into tangible product concepts
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Advise on market entry strategies for next-gen technologies
- Mentor junior analysts in futures research methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation roles
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Proven track record of translating foresight into business impact
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research capabilities
- Experience with emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional communication skills for executive presentations
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred