Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, transforming emerging trends into market-defining innovations. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate exponential technologies, societal shifts, and disruptive forces that will reshape industries by 2026. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term planning, this is your opportunity to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight frameworks using trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) with transformative potential
- Produce actionable whitepapers and predictive models for board-level decision-making
- Partner with R&D to translate future scenarios into product roadmaps and innovation pipelines
- Monitor global megatrends (demographic shifts, climate adaptation, neurotech) and quantify business implications
- Establish early-warning systems for disruptive threats and opportunities
- Present strategic recommendations to investors, partners, and industry forums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles with Fortune 500 exposure
- Expertise in exponential technologies and their societal/economic impacts
- Proven track record of developing and implementing long-term strategic frameworks
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, Business Strategy, or related field
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFAP, CFP) preferred
- Exceptional data storytelling and visualization capabilities
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Delphi method)
- Published thought leadership in future trends or innovation strategy