Job Description
Shape the future as our 2026 Futurist Strategist at Horizon Dynamics Inc. We're seeking a visionary professional to lead our strategic foresight initiatives, preparing our organization for the transformative landscape of 2026 and beyond. You'll analyze emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to develop actionable roadmaps that position us at the forefront of innovation.
In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to integrate future-ready thinking into product development, market expansion, and operational strategy. Your insights will directly influence our 5-year strategic plan, ensuring we're not just adapting to change but driving it. Join us to become the architect of tomorrow's success.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging trends, technologies, and disruptors relevant to 2026
- Develop comprehensive scenario-planning models for business continuity and growth
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align teams on future-ready strategies
- Produce strategic foresight reports and executive briefings with actionable recommendations
- Monitor geopolitical, economic, and technological signals impacting industry evolution
- Design and implement innovation frameworks for long-term competitive advantage
- Collaborate with R&D to integrate future trends into product roadmaps
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist role
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and scenario planning methodologies
- Exceptional research and synthesis skills with data-driven decision-making
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Experience presenting to C-suite and board-level stakeholders
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Studies preferred