Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, shape next-generation business models, and position our clients as industry pioneers. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical strategy execution in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
Why This Role Matters: As industries accelerate toward 2026, our team identifies paradigm shifts before they happen. You'll influence Fortune 500 decisions, work alongside Nobel laureates, and contribute to humanity's most pressing future challenges.
Responsibilities
- Forecast market disruptions and technological breakthroughs through quantitative modeling and qualitative analysis
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 2026+ business landscapes across AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Lead client workshops to translate future insights into actionable strategic roadmaps
- Author thought leadership publications cited by MIT Sloan Review and World Economic Forum
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Maintain proprietary trend database with 50,000+ data points
- Present findings to executive boards and government innovation councils
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech trend analysis
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Proficient in AI-powered trend forecasting tools (GPT-4, Trendalyzer)
- Published author in peer-reviewed futures research journals
- Experience with cross-industry disruption modeling (climate, healthcare, fintech)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful 2026+ strategic implementations