Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as our pioneering Strategic Futurist - 2026 Vision Lead to architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends, simulate future scenarios, and develop actionable roadmaps for our 2026 innovation pipeline. This senior role sits at the intersection of technology forecasting, market analysis, and corporate strategy, requiring you to translate complex data into transformative business decisions.
As the architect of our 5-year horizon, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D labs, and global innovation partners to identify disruptive opportunities and mitigate systemic risks. Your work will directly shape our $2B+ investment portfolio and define competitive advantage in the rapidly evolving landscape of quantum computing, biotech convergence, and sustainable infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive 2026 technology foresight frameworks using advanced scenario modeling and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize input from 15+ industry sectors into unified strategic narratives
- Produce quarterly Future Impact Reports with quantified risk assessments and opportunity scoring for Board-level decisioning
- Establish Horizon Dynamics' proprietary 2026 Innovation Index benchmarking 500+ emerging technologies
- Direct the development of immersive future-state simulations using quantum computing resources
- Build and manage a global network of 50+ futurist partners across academic, governmental, and private sectors
- Translate foresight outputs into executable product roadmaps and investment theses for $500M+ annual R&D budget
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent technical discipline (PhD preferred)
- Proven expertise in technology convergence analysis across AI, biotech, energy, and materials science
- Mastery of scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, causal layered analysis) with 20+ completed simulations
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals or industry white papers
- Experience leading multi-million dollar innovation initiatives with measurable market impact
- Certification in emerging tech assessment frameworks (e.g., Gartner Hype Cycle, TechVision)
- Exceptional ability to communicate complex future concepts to diverse executive audiences