Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a visionary 2026 Futurist to shape tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a strategic thinker to decode emerging trends, design next-generation solutions, and lead our organization into the future. This role blends foresight research, cross-industry collaboration, and cutting-edge strategy to transform possibilities into realities.
You'll work at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and societal shifts, delivering actionable insights that drive product development, market positioning, and organizational evolution. If you thrive at the bleeding edge of what's next, this is your opportunity to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify breakthrough opportunities for 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, and sustainable innovation
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to align future vision with business objectives
- Produce foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for long-term growth
- Drive innovation workshops with cross-functional teams to prototype future solutions
- Represent company at global futurism conferences and thought leadership platforms
- Monitor geopolitical and technological shifts affecting 2026 market landscapes
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, neurotech)
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive and stakeholder audiences
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or societal transformation
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., CFIP) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-strategy implementations