Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect the future of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Strategic Futurist to lead our innovation roadmap and transform emerging trends into market-disrupting opportunities. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape our organization's next-generation strategy.
As a key member of our executive leadership team, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term scenarios, identify paradigm shifts, and design adaptive frameworks for sustainable growth. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, with a proven ability to translate complex insights into actionable business strategies.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies, market disruptions, and societal shifts relevant to 2026
- Develop and publish strategic foresight reports with data-driven trend analysis and scenario planning
- Design innovation frameworks to position the company at the forefront of industry evolution
- Collaborate with R&D, product, and marketing teams to align future opportunities with current initiatives
- Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership and board members
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions, research labs, and think tanks
- Mentor cross-functional teams in strategic thinking and future-oriented decision-making
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, Economics, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or consulting
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-focused business strategies
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and systems thinking
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence
- Published research or thought leadership in future studies
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex transformations