Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role demands visionary leadership to anticipate technological shifts, market disruptions, and emerging trends through 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform foresight into actionable strategies that position our company at the forefront of industry evolution.
We seek a thought leader who thrives in ambiguity and possesses exceptional analytical rigor. Your insights will directly influence product development, market expansion, and investment decisions across our global portfolio. This hybrid role offers unparalleled impact in shaping how humanity interfaces with technology in the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive 2026 technology foresight frameworks using scenario planning and horizon scanning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and systemic risks
- Produce quarterly strategic briefings for executive leadership board
- Establish KPIs for future-readiness and innovation maturity
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen solutions targeting 2026 market needs
- Represent company at global futurist conferences and thought leadership forums
- Mentor junior strategists in future intelligence methodologies
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or C-suite strategy
- Proven track record of developing multi-year future roadmaps
- Expertise in scenario planning, systems thinking, and trend analysis
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology disruption
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Experience with AI/quantum computing/synthetic biology convergence implications
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston)