Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and architect the future of innovation. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends and shape our roadmap for 2026. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with strategic execution, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative intuition. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global partners to develop actionable frameworks that position us at the forefront of technological and societal evolution.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity and transforms complex signals into clear strategies. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to define tomorrow's paradigms.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and sustainable innovation
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops with R&D, product, and marketing teams
- Author trend reports and scenario analyses for executive decision-making
- Partner with academic institutions and think tanks for collaborative research
- Measure and forecast market readiness for emerging technologies
- Present strategic insights to stakeholders through compelling narratives
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Futuristics, Strategy, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Expertise in trend analysis methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEPLE)
- Proven track record translating foresight into commercial strategy
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum)
- Exceptional communication with executive audiences
- Certification in Foresight or Strategic Foresight preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-oriented projects