Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as Horizon Dynamics' 2026 Strategic Futurist. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging tech trends, societal shifts, and market disruptions that will define the post-2025 landscape. Join our elite innovation team where you'll architect blueprints for sustainable growth while navigating exponential change in AI, biotech, and climate resilience.
This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll partner with C-suite executives to develop future-proof strategies, identify trillion-dollar opportunities, and build adaptive frameworks for organizations navigating the 2026 paradigm shift. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to redefine industries.
Responsibilities
- Map technological and societal megatrends impacting 2026-2030 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic models for climate adaptation and resource optimization
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future intelligence into product roadmaps
- Produce annual '2026 Horizon Report' with actionable foresight for executive teams
- Identify emerging risks and opportunities in quantum computing and synthetic biology
- Design organizational resilience frameworks for AI-augmented workforce transitions
- Collaborate with venture capital arm to scout 2026-disruptive startups
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or Strategic Foresight (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years experience in strategic planning or trend analysis at Fortune 500 level
- Deep expertise in exponential technology forecasting (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Published thought leadership in future-of-work or climate adaptation frameworks
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., GBN's Scenario Navigator)
- Demonstrated success influencing C-suite decisions through data-driven foresight
- Portfolio showcasing 3+ future-strategy implementations with measurable ROI