Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today at Horizon Dynamics. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with practical business strategy, ensuring our organization thrives in the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate paradigm shifts and design proactive frameworks that position us as industry pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic, technological, and sociocultural trends to forecast 2026+ market disruptions
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for product innovation and market expansion
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' to prototype next-generation solutions
- Partner with R&D to identify breakthrough technologies with 5-7 year commercialization potential
- Present trend insights and strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Quantify future market opportunities and competitive threats through data modeling
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven experience with horizon scanning and scenario planning methodologies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization capabilities
- Published thought leadership on future trends or disruption
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP) preferred