Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions that will redefine industries by 2026. This pivotal role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform uncertainty into opportunity. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to build resilient long-term strategies while navigating exponential change in AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive trends with 2026 impact across tech, policy, and consumer behavior
- Develop predictive models using machine learning to forecast market evolutions and technological inflection points
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for executive decision-making under uncertainty
- Present strategic foresight insights to stakeholders through compelling data visualizations and narrative storytelling
- Build cross-industry networks to validate hypotheses and identify blind spots in future projections
- Author thought leadership publications positioning Horizon Dynamics as a future-shaping authority
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, Economics, or related quantitative field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, trend analysis, or innovation consulting with Fortune 500 exposure
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methods, and exponential technology assessment
- Proficiency in Python/R for trend modeling and data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI)
- Demonstrated success translating complex future scenarios into executable business strategies
- Published thought leadership on emerging technologies or societal transformation
- Experience with blockchain, quantum computing, or climate tech forecasting