Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as a 2026 Futurist Strategist, where you'll architect the future of tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to shape our next-generation product roadmap. This role combines cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to position our company at the forefront of industry evolution. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D leaders to transform futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies.
As a key architect of our 2026 vision, you'll lead horizon-scanning initiatives, develop scenario-planning frameworks, and deliver high-impact briefings that drive multi-million dollar decisions. We offer a dynamic environment where your insights directly influence our trajectory in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across tech, economic, and social domains to identify disruptive opportunities
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 2026 market landscapes and competitive landscapes
- Design and deliver strategic foresight briefings to executive leadership and product development teams
- Collaborate with R&D to align emerging technologies with long-term business objectives
- Build and maintain a network of industry futurists, academics, and innovation pioneers
- Translate complex future scenarios into actionable product roadmaps and investment strategies
- Author thought leadership pieces and white papers on emerging trends and their business implications
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech, Web3)
- Proven track record of translating future trends into executable business strategies
- Exceptional analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex information
- Strong presentation and communication skills for executive audiences
- Experience with scenario planning methodologies and horizon scanning tools
- Portfolio demonstrating futurist projects or strategic foresight deliverables