Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect the future of 2026! We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends, develop transformative roadmaps, and position our clients at the forefront of technological evolution. This role blends cutting-edge research with executive-level strategic guidance, requiring both analytical rigor and creative foresight.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities in AI, biotechnology, and sustainable systems. Your insights will directly shape multi-billion-dollar investments and product lifecycles spanning 2026-2030. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to redefine tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual '2026 Horizon Scans' quantifying emerging tech impacts across 15+ industries
- Design innovation roadmaps for enterprise clients integrating quantum computing, neurotech, and climate resilience
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with executive teams using predictive modeling and trend analysis
- Author white papers and keynote presentations at global forums like CES and World Economic Summit
- Manage cross-functional R&D sprints prototyping 2026-viable solutions
- Establish KPI frameworks measuring innovation ROI for 5-year strategic horizons
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related quantitative field
- Published thought leadership on 2026+ tech trajectories (peer-reviewed journals or industry reports)
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies (e.g., Delphi analysis, weak signal detection)
- Proficiency in AI-powered trend forecasting tools (e.g., Palisade, Gartner Pulse)
- Track record of influencing enterprise strategy with 5+ years of C-suite stakeholder management
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026-viable innovation frameworks implemented by major organizations