Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, develop long-term innovation roadmaps, and position our organization at the forefront of tomorrow's economy. This role blends foresight analysis with strategic execution, requiring you to transform theoretical futures into actionable business strategies.
Why this role matters: As industries accelerate toward 2026, you'll identify paradigm shifts, anticipate market disruptions, and guide R&D investments in quantum computing, sustainable tech, and AI ethics. Your insights will directly influence our $2B innovation pipeline and shape the company's decade-long trajectory.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026-2030 trend analyses across tech, climate policy, and human behavior
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite strategic offsites
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints translating future insights into MVP concepts
- Establish partnerships with academic labs and government innovation councils
- Author annual 'Future State' reports influencing $500M+ budget allocations
- Mentor junior futurists using proprietary foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Proven track record developing multi-year technology roadmaps
- Expertise in systems thinking and scenario modeling methodologies
- Published research on AI governance, climate tech, or neuro-interfaces
- Experience with Delphi method, horizon scanning, and weak signal detection
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-to-market implementations