Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and transform cutting-edge concepts into actionable business strategies. This role blends market foresight with operational execution, requiring you to decode emerging tech trends, anticipate societal shifts, and guide C-suite decisions that will shape our industry's next decade.
As a key member of our Future Intelligence Unit, you'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, bio-engineers, and AI ethicists to develop frameworks that balance innovation with ethical responsibility. We offer competitive compensation, unlimited PTO, and a culture where curiosity fuels breakthroughs.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI) to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026 market positioning
- Develop scenario-planning models for geopolitical and socioeconomic shifts impacting global supply chains
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into product development roadmaps
- Author quarterly trend briefings for executive board and investor presentations
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Establish KPIs for future-readiness across R&D, marketing, and operations divisions
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting with Fortune 500 experience
- Published research on exponential technologies or systemic change modeling
- Proficiency in horizon scanning methodologies (Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Expertise in ethical AI governance frameworks and responsible innovation principles
- Exceptional storytelling skills to communicate complex futures to diverse stakeholders
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-strategy implementations