Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect innovative pathways for 2026 and beyond. Shape how global organizations navigate technological disruption, societal shifts, and market evolution. This role blends deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to deliver actionable strategies that drive sustainable growth.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies, leveraging cutting-edge data modeling and scenario-planning frameworks. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, and possess an unquenchable curiosity about what's next—this is your defining moment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual '2026 Horizon Reports' identifying disruptive trends across AI, biotech, climate tech, and digital economies
- Design scenario-planning workshops for executive teams to stress-test business models against future uncertainties
- Lead cross-functional research initiatives using predictive analytics and machine learning to forecast market shifts
- Advolve C-suite clients on strategic pivots required to capture emerging opportunities by 2026
- Build proprietary foresight frameworks integrating geopolitical analysis, technological adoption curves, and behavioral economics
- Publish thought leadership in partnership with MIT Media Lab and World Economic Forum
- Mentor junior futurists in advanced methodologies like Delphi forecasting and causal layered analysis
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic consulting, corporate strategy, or futurism with demonstrable impact on Fortune 500 planning cycles
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent with published research in peer-reviewed journals
- Expertise in scenario planning tools (e.g., Kumu.io, Consequence Engine) and predictive modeling platforms
- Proven ability to translate complex technical and societal trends into executable business strategies
- Portfolio of 2020-2025 trend predictions with 85%+ accuracy rate in validation studies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI development timelines)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston or Finland's Finland Futures Research Centre)
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience delivering keynotes at Davos, SXSW, and TED events