Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect transformative roadmaps, and position our organization as a pioneer in the next technological evolution. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to navigate the complex intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure.
As a key architect of our 2026 strategic vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global think tanks to shape initiatives that redefine industries. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar investments and market positioning in an era unprecedented in technological acceleration.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies with 2026 market potential
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for organizational adaptation to future disruptions
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and validate emerging technology applications
- Present future-shaping insights to executive stakeholders and investor forums
- Establish cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype 2026-ready solutions
- Author thought leadership publications on exponential technology trajectories
- Oversee competitive intelligence systems tracking global 2026 technology races
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology roles
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and technology roadmapping methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Experience presenting to C-suite executives and board-level stakeholders
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFPC, APF) or equivalent credentials
- Portfolio demonstrating published future-shaping analyses or strategic frameworks