Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect the future of 2026. We seek a visionary Lead Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, design disruptive innovation roadmaps, and transform foresight into actionable business strategy. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and market evolution, requiring someone who thrives on ambiguity and turns uncertainty into opportunity.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional labs, and publish industry-defining research that shapes our 2026 commercial trajectory. If you're passionate about redefining industries and leaving a legacy, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026 strategic foresight frameworks through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional innovation labs to prototype next-gen business models
- Develop quantifiable scenario-planning models for market disruptions
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-proofing into development cycles
- Present executive briefings on emerging technological and societal shifts
- Build and mentor a high-performing foresight research team
- Author industry white papers on 2026 technology and human evolution
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven track record of translating trends into commercial strategy
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and disruption modeling
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or MBA with specialization
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation (portfolio required)
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in ambiguous environments
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, bio-convergence)
- Certification in futures methodologies (e.g., CFP, Foresight Practitioner)