Job Description
Join the vanguard of tomorrow as Horizon Dynamics Group seeks a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next-gen innovation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to anticipate technological disruptions, market shifts, and societal transformations shaping 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable strategies that position us at the forefront of emerging trends while mitigating future risks. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your opportunity to define what's next.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies and market trends impacting 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for long-term business resilience
- Partner with R&D teams to prioritize innovation investments aligned with future market demands
- Produce executive-ready trend briefings and disruption impact assessments
- Champion future-proofing initiatives across product development and operational functions
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to embed foresight thinking into organizational DNA
- Monitor geopolitical and socio-cultural shifts affecting future business landscapes
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist research
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technology roadmapping
- Deep understanding of AI, quantum computing, biotech, and climate tech trajectories
- Exceptional data synthesis and storytelling abilities for executive audiences
- Experience with foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi method, weak signal analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-shaping initiatives or published foresight work