Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to shape the next wave of technological and societal evolution. This role demands cutting-edge foresight, interdisciplinary expertise, and the ability to translate emerging trends into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and influence product roadmaps for markets that don't yet exist. If you thrive at the intersection of AI ethics, biotech convergence, and sustainable futures, this is your opportunity to architect tomorrow's reality.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and analyze emerging trends across quantum computing, synthetic biology, and decentralized systems
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 2026 market landscapes
- Lead innovation sprints with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Advose executive leadership on technological disruption risks and opportunities
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government futurist programs
- Publish thought leadership on future-proofing methodologies
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon-scanning techniques
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record in scenario planning and trend analysis
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (e.g., AGI, climate tech)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures to stakeholders
- Publication record in futurist or technology ethics journals
- Certification in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., CFS, Foresight Practitioner)
- Portfolio demonstrating future-shaping projects