Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Lead to architect strategies for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines foresight research with actionable business innovation, driving our organization through emerging technological and societal shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to decode signals from the future, transforming insights into competitive advantage in an era of exponential change.
As a thought leader in our innovation ecosystem, you'll guide cross-functional teams through horizon scanning, scenario planning, and prototyping next-generation solutions. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, helping us navigate the complexities of 2026's business landscape.
Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive horizon scanning to identify emerging trends, technologies, and disruptions relevant to 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario models for long-term business planning
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype and validate future-focused solutions
- Deliver executive briefings on future market dynamics and competitive landscapes
- Establish innovation governance protocols for evaluating future opportunities
- Drive cultural transformation initiatives to embed future-thinking across the organization
- Author thought leadership content positioning our company as a future-ready industry leader
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist research
- Proven track record developing and implementing future-focused business strategies
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal trends
- Advanced degree in strategic foresight, innovation management, or related field
- Exceptional analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights
- Experience facilitating C-level strategic planning sessions and executive workshops
- Strong public speaking and thought leadership publication record
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP) preferred