Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap and decode emerging trends before they reshape industries. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, requiring a rare blend of analytical rigor and creative vision. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to build resilient frameworks that position our organization as a pioneer in the 2026 paradigm shift. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your defining moment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026 technology and societal impact forecast model
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable product roadmaps
- Conduct deep-dive trend analysis across AI, biotech, climate tech, and quantum computing domains
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders with data-backed confidence
- Build an internal foresight intelligence network to capture early innovation signals
- Partner with R&D to prototype 2026-viable solutions through rapid experimentation
- Author quarterly 'Horizon Scan' reports that inform long-term capital allocation
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology research
- Proven track record of developing future scenarios that influenced product/market strategy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- Expertise in trend synthesis using frameworks like Delphi, Horizon Scanning, or Causal Layered Analysis
- Strong command of exponential technology domains (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Portfolio demonstrating future-oriented projects with measurable outcomes