Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies that will redefine industries by 2026. This pivotal role demands an analytical mind with a passion for anticipating technological, social, and economic shifts.
As a key member of our Global Futures Division, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop scenario-planning models, identify disruptive opportunities, and position our portfolio for exponential growth. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion dollar decisions across AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure sectors.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify and validate emerging trends with 2026 impact potential
- Develop quantitative and qualitative scenario models for complex future landscapes
- Design strategic roadmaps for organizational adaptation to disruptive forces
- Deliver executive briefings translating foresight into actionable business strategies
- Build and maintain cross-industry trend intelligence networks
- Author thought leadership publications on future-shaping technologies
- Coordinate with R&D teams to align innovation pipelines with future market demands
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or R&D innovation roles
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data visualization and narrative communication skills
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures methodologies preferred
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on transformational strategy
- Portfolio demonstrating published futures research or scenario work