Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging trends, disrupt traditional paradigms, and lead cross-functional teams to pioneer technologies that will redefine industries.
We offer a dynamic environment where your strategic foresight will directly shape product roadmaps, investment decisions, and market expansion strategies. Collaborate with C-suite executives, Silicon Valley pioneers, and global research institutions to transform theoretical possibilities into tangible innovations.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps aligned with corporate vision and market shifts
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable product strategies
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and validate future-facing solutions
- Present trend reports and strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of industry futurists, academics, and venture partners
- Quantify market potential and ROI for emerging technology adoption
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex futures to diverse audiences
- Experience with agile development and rapid prototyping frameworks
- Strong network within Silicon Valley innovation ecosystem
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy