Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our next-gen technology roadmap and drive paradigm-shifting initiatives. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge market analysis with strategic foresight to position our company as the undisputed leader in emerging tech landscapes.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate complex technological trends into actionable business strategies. If you thrive at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech, and possess an unyielding passion for shaping the future, this is your defining career moment.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute the 2026 technology innovation roadmap with 5-year strategic vision
- Lead horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies and market inflection points
- Design and facilitate cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering, product, and design teams
- Develop quantitative frameworks to assess emerging tech ROI and market adoption curves
- Present strategic insights to executive stakeholders and Board of Directors
- Build and manage an external ecosystem of futurists, VCs, and academic partners
- Drive corporate innovation culture through thought leadership and internal workshops
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, technology consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of launching breakthrough products or services
- Expertise in AI, quantum computing, biotech, or sustainable tech ecosystems
- Certified Futurist (CF) or equivalent strategic foresight training
- Exceptional data storytelling with executive presentation skills
- Experience leading $10M+ innovation portfolios or ventures
- Advanced degree in Technology, Business, or Futures Studies
- Published thought leadership in top-tier innovation journals