Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging trends and transform foresight into actionable strategy for our global tech portfolio. This role combines cutting-edge research with executive-level influence to shape our 2026 roadmap.
As a key architect of our future, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities across AI, biotechnology, and quantum systems. Your expertise will directly influence product development, market expansion, and investment decisions in our $2B innovation pipeline.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology foresight frameworks through trend analysis and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to integrate future vision into product roadmaps
- Produce high-impact strategic briefings for executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Quantify market opportunities for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Design innovation incubation programs for 2026-era technologies
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic shifts affecting tech adoption timelines
Qualifications
- 15+ years in technology strategy, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial strategies
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) and adoption curves
- Executive-level presentation skills with C-suite experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption
- Experience with scenario planning tools and foresight methodologies