Job Description
Join the vanguard of tomorrow's decision-makers at Horizon Dynamics Group. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's business landscape. In this pivotal role, you'll spearhead strategic foresight initiatives that will define how organizations navigate the seismic shifts of 2026 and beyond. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion dollar decisions across Fortune 500 partners.
This isn't just about predicting the future – it's about actively shaping it. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and publish seminal research that redefines industry paradigms. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and market dynamics, this is your moment to impact the trajectory of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify and quantify disruptive forces impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 clients in AI, climate tech, and biotechnology
- Author quarterly trend briefings that become mandatory reading for C-level executives
- Facilitate executive workshops on exponential technology adoption and societal transformation
- Quantify future market opportunities through proprietary modeling and predictive analytics
- Build and lead a global network of futurist researchers and industry pioneers
- Present strategic foresight findings at Davos-level conferences and industry summits
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent strategic discipline
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Published thought leadership in exponential technology or societal transformation
- Expertise in scenario planning, systems modeling, and predictive analytics
- Proven track record advising Fortune 500 executives on future-facing strategies
- Deep knowledge of 2026-2030 technological convergence points (AI, quantum, climate tech)
- Exceptional ability to communicate complex futures concepts to diverse audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating at least three major strategic foresight implementations