Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's 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 disruptive thinking to transform emerging trends into market-defining opportunities. You'll lead cross-functional teams in pioneering next-gen solutions while shaping our innovation ecosystem for sustained competitive advantage.
As a key architect of our future, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term strategic frameworks, identify paradigm-shifting technologies, and implement agile innovation methodologies. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, challenges conventional wisdom, and possesses an insatiable curiosity for emerging trends from quantum computing to ethical AI.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute the 2026+ strategic innovation roadmap aligned with corporate vision
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing breakthrough products and services
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts
- Design and implement agile innovation frameworks and methodologies
- Partner with R&D to translate foresight into actionable technical roadmaps
- Drive strategic partnerships with emerging tech startups and research institutions
- Present innovation strategies to executive leadership and board stakeholders
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of launching disruptive products or services
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, or Futures Studies
- Certification in innovation methodologies (e.g., Design Thinking, Lean Startup)
- Exceptional analytical and scenario-planning capabilities
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in matrix organizations
- Published thought leadership in innovation or futurism domains