Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role demands a blend of predictive analytics, cultural foresight, and technological fluency to shape our innovation ecosystem. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to decode emerging trends, develop scenario-planning frameworks, and position our organization as an industry pioneer in the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. You'll lead cross-functional initiatives to identify paradigm shifts, conduct horizon-scanning research, and translate complex future states into actionable roadmaps. This is your opportunity to influence how industries adapt to quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable transformation by 2026.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the 2026 strategic foresight framework using trend analysis, scenario planning, and predictive modeling
- Lead workshops with executive stakeholders to align on future-facing priorities and innovation vectors
- Produce quarterly horizon reports on disruptive technologies (quantum computing, neuromorphic AI, biotech convergence)
- Design and implement early-warning systems for emerging socio-technological shifts
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-ready solutions aligned with 2026 market projections
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and future-focused think tanks
- Present foresight insights to boards and investors to secure funding for transformative initiatives
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and weak-signal detection methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology) and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex futures into compelling narratives
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through ambiguous strategic transformations
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects or published foresight research