Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a Futurist Innovation Lead to architect the next decade of transformative solutions. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends, develop forward-looking roadmaps, and catalyze breakthrough innovations that will define 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate market disruptions, steer R&D investments, and position our organization as the undisputed industry pioneer.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. You'll lead cross-functional teams in exploring quantum computing applications, sustainable tech ecosystems, and human-AI collaboration paradigms. This position offers unparalleled influence in shaping products and services that will impact billions of lives globally.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate resilience) to identify disruptive opportunities through 2026+
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for executive decision-making
- Lead innovation sprints with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Translate complex future scenarios into actionable business roadmaps
- Present strategic insights to investors, partners, and board members
- Drive organizational culture of adaptive innovation and future-readiness
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, Strategic Foresight, or equivalent
- 10+ years experience in innovation strategy, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of developing market-leading future-oriented products/services
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to communicate complex future scenarios
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., Shell, OECD)
- Experience scaling innovation frameworks across global enterprises
- Portfolio of published future forecasts or trend analyses