Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect the future. As the world accelerates toward 2026, we seek a visionary Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends, disrupt industries, and position our organization at the vanguard of innovation. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform abstract possibilities into actionable strategies.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop 2026+ roadmaps, identify paradigm-shifting technologies, and lead cross-functional initiatives that redefine market boundaries. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your chance to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026 technology ecosystem forecast across AI, quantum computing, and biotech
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to prepare for disruptive market shifts by 2026
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports with actionable recommendations for executive leadership
- Identify and build strategic partnerships with emerging tech startups and research institutions
- Design innovation frameworks to integrate future-facing technologies into product roadmaps
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic indicators affecting 2026 business landscapes
- Present strategic briefings to investors and board members on future market opportunities
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Policy, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology forecasting
- Published thought leadership on emerging technology trends (2020-2025)
- Expertise in scenario modeling, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Proven ability to translate complex future scenarios into executable business strategies
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Research preferred