Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of innovation as we shape the 2026 technological landscape. We're seeking a visionary Strategic Futurist Lead to architect our next-generation roadmap and drive breakthrough initiatives. This senior role combines deep technological foresight with strategic execution, positioning you at the intersection of emerging trends and market disruption. Collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future possibilities into actionable blueprints that will define our industry's next chapter.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement the 2026 strategic innovation framework across all business units
- Lead cross-functional teams in identifying and capitalizing on emerging tech disruptions (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Develop patent-pending methodologies for future scenario planning and trend forecasting
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs to pioneer next-gen solutions
- Present visionary roadmaps to investors and board members securing multi-million dollar innovation budgets
- Mentor a team of futurists and innovation specialists while cultivating an experimental culture
- Author industry thought leadership publications on the future of technology and human-machine symbiosis
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic innovation, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of launching market-defining products or services post-2020
- Expertise in exponential technology forecasting and scenario modeling frameworks
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative field
- Published author or keynote speaker at global tech conferences (TED, Web Summit, CES)
- Experience securing $10M+ innovation budgets and leading cross-continental teams
- Mastery of strategic foresight tools (Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method, Causal Layered Analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating patented innovations or industry-disrupting contributions