Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of innovation as our Senior Futurist & Strategic Innovation Lead. We're seeking a visionary leader to architect our 2026+ roadmap by identifying disruptive trends, emerging technologies, and paradigm shifts that will redefine global markets. In this pivotal role, you'll translate future intelligence into actionable strategies, positioning our organization as the undisputed industry leader for the next decade.
As a key member of our executive team, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-proof thinking across all departments. Your insights will drive product innovation, market expansion, and sustainable growth in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration. If you're passionate about shaping tomorrow and thrive in ambiguity, this is your opportunity to make history.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify and analyze emerging trends, technologies, and societal shifts impacting 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop and implement strategic foresight frameworks to anticipate market disruptions and competitive threats
- Design scenario-planning models for high-impact decisions spanning technology adoption, workforce evolution, and regulatory landscapes
- Partner with R&D and product teams to incubate breakthrough innovations aligned with future market demands
- Present future intelligence insights to executive leadership and board members through compelling visualizations
- Build and lead a cross-functional futurist task force to embed future-readiness across organizational DNA
- Represent the company at global thought leadership forums on technology ethics, sustainable futures, and innovation ecosystems
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field with 10+ years of experience in strategic planning
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-focused strategies for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal implications
- Exceptional analytical capabilities with demonstrated success in trend analysis and scenario modeling
- Executive-level communication skills with experience presenting complex future concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston or similar institution)
- Published thought leader with 5+ years speaking at global innovation conferences