Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. As our 2026 Futurist Strategist, you'll architect the roadmap for emerging technologies and societal shifts that will define the next decade. This executive-level role requires visionary leadership to guide our innovation ecosystem through unprecedented change.
We're seeking a disruptor who thrives at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and global trends. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and industry pioneers to develop actionable future scenarios that position our organization as a market-defining leader.
Our culture rewards intellectual courage and experimental thinking. This role offers unparalleled influence in shaping how businesses adapt to the 2026 landscape and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual '2026 Horizon Scan' reports identifying disruptive technologies, market shifts, and regulatory changes
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype solutions for 2026-era challenges
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and R&D centers focused on future studies
- Design and implement organizational resilience frameworks for rapid adaptation to emerging trends
- Present future scenarios to executive leadership and board members to inform strategic decisions
- Mentor a team of futurist analysts and scenario-planning specialists
- Represent the company at global forums on technology ethics and sustainable development
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, Strategic Foresight, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or trend analysis leadership roles
- Published thought leadership on emerging technologies (blockchain, quantum computing, AGI)
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies and systems thinking frameworks
- Deep understanding of global megatrends (demographic shifts, climate adaptation, neurotechnology)
- Experience leading cross-organizational change initiatives with measurable impact
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures into actionable strategies
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-oriented projects implemented in real-world contexts