Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. as our pioneering 2026 Futurist Strategist and help shape tomorrow's landscape today. We seek a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, develop long-term innovation roadmaps, and position our organization at the forefront of technological and societal evolution. This role blends foresight analysis with strategic execution to transform future possibilities into actionable business advantages.
As a key member of our Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify paradigm shifts in AI, biotechnology, sustainable systems, and human-computer interaction. Your insights will directly influence product development, market expansion, and investment strategies for the 2026 horizon and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across 15+ emerging technology domains
- Develop 5-year strategic foresight frameworks for executive decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into R&D priorities
- Author quarterly future-state briefings for stakeholders and investors
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Quantify market opportunities for emerging technologies using predictive modeling
- Mentor junior futurists and build internal foresight capabilities
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years experience in innovation strategy or futurist consulting
- Portfolio demonstrating published trend analyses or scenario planning projects
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Proven ability to translate complex future concepts into business strategies
- Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Thinking (e.g., from University of Houston)