Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's evolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role merges cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, transforming speculative possibilities into market-defining innovations. You'll work with elite teams in our Palo Alto R&D hub, shaping how humanity interacts with emerging technologies.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech/socioeconomic trends to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026+ market positioning
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks quantifying impact of AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' synthesizing engineering, ethics, and commercialization insights
- Present C-suite recommendations with data-driven narratives on adoption timelines and competitive moats
- Partner with product teams to embed future-readiness into development lifecycles
- Author thought leadership positioning Horizon as the industry's 2026 innovation benchmark
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership at Fortune 500 tech firms
- Proven track record translating speculative technologies into commercial roadmaps
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related quantitative field
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and technology adoption curve modeling
- Exceptional stakeholder management influencing executive decisions across global organizations
- Published thought leadership in journals like MIT Tech Review or Wired
- Proficiency in futures forecasting tools (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)