Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the next era of technological and societal transformation. We seek a forward-thinking pioneer to map emerging trends, disrupt conventional industries, and lead our innovation pipeline into the post-2025 landscape. This role combines cutting-edge research with strategic execution to position our company as the undisputed leader in future-focused solutions.
Responsibilities
- Identify and analyze disruptive trends shaping 2026+ industries through AI-driven research and cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Develop strategic roadmaps for next-generation technologies including quantum computing, biotech convergence, and sustainable ecosystems
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and validate future-facing products with 3-5 year commercialization horizons
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions, government agencies, and innovation hubs to shape global future policies
- Create compelling executive briefings and investor presentations on long-term market evolution scenarios
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies and trend analysis frameworks
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or emerging technology leadership
- Proven track record in developing future scenarios that influenced multi-billion dollar decisions
- Expertise in at least two of these domains: AI ethics, space commercialization, climate tech, or neurotechnology
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related quantitative field
- Published thought leadership in top-tier industry publications (e.g., MIT Tech Review, Nature Futures)
- Fluency in futures forecasting tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method, Agent-Based Modeling)
- Experience securing $5M+ budgets for experimental R&D initiatives with 5+ year timelines