Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect 2026's technological landscape. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to anticipate disruptive trends across AI, biotech, and quantum computing. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to shape strategic roadmaps that position our clients as industry pioneers.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into actionable insights, and possesses exceptional storytelling abilities. You'll lead scenario planning workshops, publish trend forecasts, and influence product development cycles. This is your opportunity to define what's next in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain horizon-scanning frameworks to identify emerging technologies with 2026 commercialization potential
- Lead cross-functional workshops mapping technological disruption to industry-specific opportunities
- Produce quarterly trend briefings and strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Establish innovation metrics to quantify future-readiness of organizational ecosystems
- Partner with R&D teams to validate emerging technologies against market viability
- Present strategic foresight findings to executive stakeholders and investor forums
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative field
- 8+ years experience in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Portfolio demonstrating published trend analysis or scenario planning projects
- Expertise in AI/ML, synthetic biology, or quantum computing applications
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning, STEEP analysis)
- Exceptional data visualization and executive communication skills
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futures journals