Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the next generation of disruptive technologies. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape our roadmap for the post-2025 landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D teams to identify paradigm shifts, quantify market opportunities, and develop actionable frameworks that position us as industry pioneers. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your chance to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic, technological, and sociocultural trends to forecast 2026+ market disruptions
- Develop strategic roadmaps for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotechnology integration
- Partner with product teams to incubate future-facing initiatives with $50M+ R&D budgets
- Present trend insights to Fortune 500 clients through executive workshops and whitepapers
- Lead cross-functional 'Horizon Scanning' initiatives to identify emerging threats/opportunities
- Quantify market potential for nascent technologies using predictive modeling frameworks
- Author thought leadership content published in top-tier industry publications
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting, futurism, or technology innovation roles
- Proven track record of forecasting industry disruptions (provide case studies)
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems thinking methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology)
- Experience presenting to C-suite audiences and influencing organizational strategy
- Certification in Foresight or Strategic Foresight preferred
- Portfolio of published trend analyses or future scenarios required