Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for emerging global challenges. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage cutting-edge foresight methodologies to shape our next-generation product ecosystem and competitive advantage. Collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to translate future trends into actionable blueprints. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term planning, this is your opportunity to define what's next.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement horizon-scanning frameworks to identify disruptive trends through 2026
- Lead scenario-planning initiatives for global market shifts and technological disruptions
- Architect strategic roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, and climate adaptation technologies
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-facing solutions with 3-5 year implementation horizons
- Deliver executive briefings on emerging risks and opportunities in the 2026 landscape
- Establish KPIs for future-readiness across organizational functions
- Curate thought leadership content positioning Horizon Dynamics as a future-shaping force
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years applying foresight methodologies in corporate strategy or innovation roles
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and technology roadmapping
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, etc.)
- Exceptional storytelling skills to translate complex future states into stakeholder narratives
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures methodologies (e.g., from APF or WFS)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future strategy implementations with measurable impact
- Experience working with executive teams in Fortune 500 or high-growth tech environments