Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role demands radical foresight, interdisciplinary thinking, and the ability to translate complex signals into actionable innovation.
As we approach the pivotal 2026 inflection point, you'll lead cross-functional teams to identify paradigm shifts, disrupt traditional models, and position our organization as an industry pioneer. Your work will directly shape our product ecosystem, market positioning, and long-term resilience in an accelerating technological landscape.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal shifts to forecast 2026 market disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for organizational resilience through 2026-2030
- Lead innovation sprints with R&D, product, and executive teams to prototype future-state solutions
- Author forward-looking strategy documents that inform 5-year roadmaps and investment decisions
- Establish foresight metrics to track emerging trend adoption and market velocity
- Partner with venture capital arm to identify and scout disruptive 2026-era startups
- Present strategic narratives to C-suite and board members with compelling data visualizations
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, corporate innovation, or futures research
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial strategy
- Expertise in trend analysis across technology, geopolitics, and socioeconomic systems
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- Published thought leadership on emerging technologies or long-term forecasting
- Experience with scenario planning methodologies and horizon scanning frameworks
- Exceptional storytelling ability with executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 5+ year strategic impact