Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect breakthrough strategies for 2026 and beyond. This role merges cutting-edge research with executive leadership to transform foresight into competitive advantage. You'll operate at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation, shaping how organizations navigate the next paradigm shift.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts through 2030
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives across Fortune 500 clients
- Design and facilitate innovation workshops with cross-functional global teams
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports with data-driven market predictions
- Build strategic partnerships with research labs and academic institutions
- Translate complex foresight insights into actionable product roadmaps
- Mentor junior strategists in futures research methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or Innovation Management (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, R&D, or corporate innovation leadership
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis frameworks
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals
- Experience with Delphi method and cross-impact matrix analysis