Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. as a Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect tomorrow's breakthroughs today. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode 2026's technological landscape and transform emerging trends into market-defining innovations. This role sits at the intersection of foresight, strategy, and execution, where you'll shape our innovation roadmap for the next generation of disruptive technologies.
As a key architect of our 2026 vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities across AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech systems. Your strategic insights will directly influence $500M+ innovation portfolios and position us as industry pioneers in the rapidly evolving tech ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 innovation roadmaps by analyzing emerging tech trends, market shifts, and socio-economic indicators
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' to prototype and validate breakthrough concepts with 3-5 year commercialization horizons
- Author forward-looking strategic briefs that guide $500M+ R&D investment decisions
- Establish global innovation ecosystems through partnerships with leading research institutions and startups
- Translate complex future scenarios into actionable product development roadmaps
- Drive organizational adoption of innovation methodologies and future-ready culture
- Present strategic insights to executive stakeholders and industry thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting with proven 5-year+ track record
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum computing, biotech, advanced materials)
- Exceptional scenario planning and trend analysis capabilities with published foresight work
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in matrixed organizations
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related technical field
- Strong data literacy with ability to synthesize complex datasets into actionable strategies
- Demonstrated ability to influence C-suite decisions and secure innovation funding