Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we pioneer the next frontier of innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our roadmap for the future. This pivotal role demands a blend of technological foresight, strategic acumen, and disruptive thinking to position our organization at the vanguard of emerging industries.
As the architect of tomorrow's possibilities, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable frameworks that anticipate market shifts, technological disruptions, and socioeconomic transformations. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment strategies, and organizational evolution as we prepare for the 2026 landscape and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement forward-looking strategic roadmaps for 2026+ market evolution
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) for competitive integration
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify future opportunities and threats
- Produce trend reports and scenario-planning models for executive decision-making
- Partner with R&D teams to incubate next-generation product concepts
- Represent company at global innovation forums and thought leadership events
- Mentor junior futurists and establish organizational foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Strategy, Futures Studies, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-focused strategies
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and systems thinking
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and market disruption patterns
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive-level communication abilities
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation domains
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFPS) preferred