Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as our visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist and architect the next frontier of human progress. We seek a forward-thinking leader to decode emerging trends, design actionable roadmaps for 2026+, and transform speculative futures into tangible business advantages. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and disruptive innovation, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts before they reshape industries.
As the keystone of our foresight division, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global think tanks to embed future-readiness into our DNA. If you thrive at the bleeding edge of possibility and possess an insatiable curiosity for what's next, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, geopolitical shifts, and societal patterns to construct 2026+ strategic scenarios
- Develop data-driven future roadmaps with quantifiable impact on business KPIs
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' to prototype 2026 solutions (AI ethics, climate resilience, neurotech integration)
- Author executive briefings on disruptive risks and opportunities for 2026 landscape
- Partner with R&D to incubate moonshot projects targeting 2026 market readiness
- Establish global foresight networks with MIT, Singularity University, and World Economic Forum
- Translate complex future scenarios into actionable business strategy blueprints
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of publishing future scenarios (Whitepapers/TED Talks)
- Expertise in horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning frameworks
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, AGI, climate tech)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on 2026+ strategic pivots
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ innovation projects (patents, prototypes, frameworks)
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., APF, CFSD) preferred