Job Description
Shape the future by joining Horizon Dynamics as a Futurist Innovation Strategist. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends and transform them into actionable strategies for 2026 and beyond. This role combines foresight analysis with cross-industry innovation to prepare organizations for tomorrow's disruptions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead scenario-planning workshops, and pioneer next-generation solutions that redefine markets.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. If you're passionate about anticipating paradigm shifts and creating roadmaps for exponential growth, this is your opportunity to drive meaningful impact.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive trends across AI, biotech, climate tech, and quantum computing
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for C-suite decision-making and board presentations
- Facilitate cross-functional innovation workshops with Fortune 500 clients
- Author thought leadership publications on future-of-work implications
- Build scenario models for geopolitical and technological disruption scenarios
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-state solutions
- Mentor junior futurists in advanced analytical methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in innovation consulting or corporate strategy with tech focus
- Proven expertise in trend analysis using tools like Delphi method or causal layered analysis
- Published thought leadership on emerging technologies
- Experience with scenario planning for Fortune 100 clients
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston)