Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Dynamics Group to architect the future of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape tomorrow's business landscapes. This role combines cutting-edge research with executive-level influence to prepare organizations for the seismic shifts of the mid-2020s. You'll work with Fortune 500 leaders to develop adaptive strategies, identify disruptive opportunities, and navigate complex global transitions. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, collaborative innovation, and bold thinking.
What you'll achieve:
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives for 2026+ horizon planning
- Design scenario-based roadmaps for technological and societal transformation
- Drive innovation workshops with C-suite executives
- Develop proprietary trend analysis frameworks
- Present future-focused insights at global forums
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, geopolitical shifts, and socio-economic trends impacting 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic models for 3-5 year horizons
- Produce executive-ready foresight reports and trend briefings
- Facilitate cross-functional strategy sessions with senior leadership
- Build and maintain expert networks across innovation ecosystems
- Translate complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies
- Lead client engagements to embed foresight into corporate planning
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, innovation, or futures research
- Proven track record of trend identification and scenario planning
- Expertise in AI, climate tech, or biotech trends preferred
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Experience with horizon scanning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP)
- Published thought leadership in future-focused publications