Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect next-generation business models. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge foresight with pragmatic execution, shaping how organizations prepare for the post-2025 paradigm shift.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, transforming abstract futures into actionable roadmaps. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to deconstruct megatrends and design resilient strategies for the 2026 horizon.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macro-trends (AI ethics, climate adaptation, biotech convergence) to map 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for C-suite stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D and product teams
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports with predictive analytics
- Design organizational resilience protocols for technological disruption
- Curate executive workshops on exponential change management
- Represent company at global futurism forums (Davos, WEF, Singularity)
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years in corporate strategy or innovation consulting
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ trend-forecasting projects with measurable impact
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies (Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (CAVIAR, Red Team Blue Team)
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (ACF/SSP preferred)