Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. as a Senior Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect the future of 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary leader to forecast emerging trends, design disruptive business models, and guide our organization through technological and societal transformation. This pivotal role combines strategic foresight with hands-on innovation execution, ensuring our company remains at the forefront of industry evolution.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate complex future scenarios into actionable roadmaps. If you're passionate about shaping tomorrow's landscape and thrive in environments where ambiguity fuels opportunity, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions by 2026
- Develop and communicate strategic foresight frameworks to guide organizational decision-making
- Design and facilitate innovation workshops with executive teams to co-create future-ready solutions
- Create scenario-planning models for high-impact industries (AI, biotech, sustainable energy)
- Establish KPIs and measurement systems for innovation pipeline maturity
- Present future outlooks to stakeholders through compelling narratives and visualizations
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks to stay ahead of research frontiers
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or future-focused consulting
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into commercial opportunities
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or relevant technical field
- Expertise in scenario planning, system dynamics modeling, and trend mapping
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive-level communication abilities
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., CFIP) or equivalent strategic foresight training
- Portfolio demonstrating successful innovation initiatives with measurable impact