Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as a 2026 Strategic Futurist and help architect the future of technology and human progress. We're seeking a forward-thinking innovator to navigate emerging trends, disrupt industries, and shape strategic roadmaps for the next decade. This role combines cutting-edge research with actionable insights to position our company at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs. If you're passionate about anticipating paradigm shifts and translating foresight into competitive advantage, we invite you to lead our journey into 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Research and analyze emerging technologies, socioeconomic shifts, and global megatrends impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic models and roadmaps for long-term organizational adaptation
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to integrate futurist insights into corporate vision and innovation pipelines
- Deliver compelling foresight reports and presentations to stakeholders across engineering, product, and marketing teams
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and mitigate future risks
- Establish thought leadership through industry publications, conferences, and white papers
- Monitor competitive landscapes and regulatory evolutions shaping 2026 technology adoption
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Strategic Planning, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused technology roles
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systemic change modeling
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization skills for complex future scenarios
- Experience with horizon scanning methodologies and trend forecasting frameworks
- Strong network within futurist communities and tech innovation ecosystems