Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation innovation ecosystem. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to position our company at the vantage point of technological and societal evolution.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global thought leaders to shape actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term strategy, this is your moment to redefine the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and paradigm shifts affecting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for board-level decision-making
- Conduct cross-industry research to synthesize emerging patterns in AI, biotech, and climate resilience
- Design and facilitate executive workshops on future-proofing organizational structures
- Author high-impact white papers and thought leadership content for industry summits
- Partner with R&D to translate foresight findings into innovation pipelines
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic signals influencing global markets
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of publishing trend analysis in peer-reviewed journals
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies and systems modeling
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures methodologies preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ years of published trend forecasting