Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we pioneer the future of business strategy. As a 2026 Futurist Strategy Lead, you'll architect tomorrow's competitive landscape today. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends that will define the post-2025 world. This role sits at the intersection of foresight, innovation, and execution, shaping how global enterprises prepare for the next paradigm shift.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop resilient, future-proof roadmaps while leading a team of trend analysts. If you thrive at the bleeding edge of what's next and possess the strategic acumen to turn foresight into action, this is your defining opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives to identify and prioritize emerging trends impacting industries through 2026
- Develop and implement scenario-planning frameworks for 3-5 year strategic horizons
- Partner with R&D teams to translate future insights into innovation pipelines
- Present future outlook reports to executive leadership and key stakeholders
- Build and lead a cross-functional futurist strategy team
- Monitor geopolitical, technological, and environmental disruptors
- Drive organizational adoption of future-oriented decision-making processes
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, consulting, or futurist roles
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and foresight methodologies
- Proven track record developing long-term strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 companies
- Advanced degree in Business Strategy, Economics, Futures Studies, or related field
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence
- Published thought leadership on future trends or innovation