Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of innovation as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, design transformative roadmaps, and position our organization as the industry's thought leader. This role combines cutting-edge research with strategic execution to shape our next-generation business ecosystem.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to anticipate technological disruptions, societal shifts, and market opportunities. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment strategies, and organizational agility in an exponentially evolving landscape.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and socio-economic trends impacting 2026
- Develop multi-year strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech innovations
- Conduct scenario planning for geopolitical shifts and climate adaptation strategies
- Present actionable foresight briefings to executive leadership and board committees
- Design innovation sprints for prototyping future-state business models
- Establish KPIs for measuring strategic foresight ROI and market readiness
- Curate thought leadership content positioning Horizon as the 2026 innovation authority
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or corporate strategy
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and scenario planning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, quantum)
- Exceptional storytelling skills translating complex futures into narratives
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through transformational change
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFPS) or innovation management
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-state implementation projects