Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we shape the future! We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to lead our long-term innovation roadmap. This high-impact role requires forward-thinking expertise to anticipate technological disruptions, market shifts, and societal trends defining 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable strategies that position us as industry leaders in an evolving landscape.
What you'll achieve:
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives for emerging technologies
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for 2026+ market dynamics
- Drive cross-functional innovation sprints
- Present future-proofing recommendations to stakeholders
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging technologies and market disruptors
- Develop strategic frameworks for 2026+ business scenarios
- Lead cross-functional innovation workshops with R&D, product, and marketing teams
- Present future-proofing recommendations to executive leadership
- Monitor global trends in AI, biotech, and sustainable technology
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Author thought leadership publications on future trends
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech: AI, quantum computing, biotech
- Proven track record of translating future insights into business strategy
- Exceptional communication skills for executive presentations
- Experience with foresight frameworks (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)
- Portfolio of published futurist research or strategic roadmaps