Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Group to shape tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a forward-thinking Senior Futurist & Innovation Strategist to lead groundbreaking initiatives preparing for the 2026 technological and societal landscape. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive-level influence to transform futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies.
As a key architect of our innovation roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global thought leaders to identify emerging trends, anticipate paradigm shifts, and design resilient frameworks for sustainable growth. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity and bold experimentation, offering unparalleled opportunities to impact industries at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts relevant to 2026
- Develop multi-year strategic roadmaps integrating emerging innovations with business objectives
- Conduct scenario planning and risk assessments for complex future-state environments
- Facilitate executive workshops and stakeholder dialogues on future implications
- Build and maintain relationships with innovation ecosystems, research institutions, and venture partners
- Translate foresight insights into measurable KPIs and implementation frameworks
- Present strategic recommendations to board members and senior leadership
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist leadership roles
- Proven experience developing and implementing future-oriented business strategies
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional analytical, systems-thinking, and scenario-planning capabilities
- Strong executive presence with experience influencing C-level decision-makers
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy (portfolio required)
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, horizon scanning, causal layered analysis)