Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect the next decade of disruptive breakthroughs. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable business strategy, transforming speculative concepts into market-defining opportunities. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across tech, sustainability, and biotech sectors to navigate exponential change and position our portfolio for unparalleled growth.
What You'll Accomplish:
As our lead futurist, you'll decode emerging technological, social, and economic trends to create 10-year strategic roadmaps. Your insights will directly influence $500M+ investment decisions and shape our innovation pipeline. This is your chance to build frameworks that organizations worldwide will follow.
Responsibilities
- Develop horizon-scanning methodologies to identify disruptive trends impacting 2026+ markets
- Architect multi-stakeholder strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology
- Present future scenarios to executive leadership and board members quarterly
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints translating foresight into MVP prototypes
- Author proprietary trend reports read by Fortune 500 decision-makers
- Mentor junior strategists in exponential thinking and scenario planning
- Establish partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and similar institutions
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, corporate innovation, or futures research
- Proven track record of forecasting technology adoption (e.g., blockchain, AGI)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership in Harvard Business Review or similar venues
- Expertise in scenario planning and strategic foresight frameworks
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies' societal implications
- Experience presenting to C-suite and board-level audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful long-term commercialization strategies