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. Join a pioneering team at the intersection of quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. This role demands radical imagination paired with executable strategy to position our company at the forefront of the 2026 technological revolution.
As a key architect of our future, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-disciplinary innovation sprints, and publish proprietary trend forecasts that will define industry standards. Your insights will directly influence $500M+ R&D investments and shape our global expansion into next-gen markets.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic, technological, and sociocultural shifts to predict 2026 market landscapes
- Develop strategic roadmaps for emerging tech adoption (quantum AI, neural interfaces, climate tech)
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Author annual 'Future State' reports with actionable 3-5 year projections
- Partner with R&D to prioritize moonshot projects aligned with 2026 vision
- Establish foresight frameworks using predictive analytics and simulation modeling
- Represent company at global futurist forums and industry summits
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or R&D leadership
- Published research on exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Proficiency in trend-mapping tools (e.g., Palantir, Tableau Futures)
- Track record of implementing future-vision into corporate strategy
- Deep understanding of geopolitical and sustainability megatrends
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., APF, WFS)
- Portfolio of 3+ future-vision frameworks implemented at scale