Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group as a Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap. We seek a visionary thinker who will decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to position our company at the forefront of tomorrow's economy. This role bridges strategic foresight with actionable innovation, requiring you to synthesize global trends into transformative business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and external futurists to create a sustainable competitive advantage for our organization's next chapter.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotechnology, climate tech, and quantum computing to identify 2026 opportunities
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for market positioning and product roadmaps
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Author annual Future Impact Reports for executive stakeholders and investors
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks for cutting-edge research
- Design and facilitate strategic workshops for C-suite on future preparedness
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts affecting long-term business strategy
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven track record of translating foresight into market-ready innovations
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex future scenarios
- Experience with AI-driven trend forecasting tools and data visualization
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or implemented future strategies