Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's business landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Strategic Innovation Lead to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of strategic foresight, technological fluency, and executive-level influence to transform emerging trends into market-defining opportunities.
As a key architect of our future, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable technologies. Your insights will directly shape our R&D investments, market positioning, and talent strategy for the next decade. This is your chance to build the future, not predict it.
Responsibilities
- Architect 5-year strategic roadmaps for emerging tech adoption (2026-2031)
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives identifying disruptive market signals
- Develop scenario-based models for global industry transformation
- Champion cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and marketing teams
- Deliver executive briefings on future market landscapes and competitive threats
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic research labs and tech incubators
- Drive organizational culture shifts toward adaptive innovation practices
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record translating future trends into actionable business strategies
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI, biotech, quantum, etc.)
- Executive-level presentation skills with ability to influence C-suite decisions
- Advanced degree in strategic foresight, technology management, or related field
- Certification in futures research (e.g., CFTR) or equivalent experience
- Published thought leadership on disruptive technology adoption
- Experience scaling innovation frameworks in Fortune 500 environments