Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we pioneer the future! We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging trends and shape our next-generation strategy. This role requires a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and cross-industry expertise to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable roadmaps that position us at the forefront of innovation.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity and transforms complex data into compelling narratives. This hybrid position offers unparalleled opportunities to influence global technology adoption and corporate transformation.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic indicators, tech breakthroughs, and socio-cultural shifts to forecast 2026+ industry landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning models for emerging technologies (quantum computing, bio-convergence, AI ethics)
- Partner with product teams to integrate future insights into R&D roadmaps
- Deliver executive briefings and strategic recommendations to the board
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future solutions
- Monitor geopolitical/regulatory impacts on technology adoption
- Author thought leadership publications on future trends
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D
- Proven track record of forecasting disruptive technologies with 85%+ accuracy
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling skills
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management (e.g., CFSD)