Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we pioneer the future landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's breakthrough innovations. This pivotal role demands radical foresight to transform uncertainty into strategic advantage for Fortune 500 clients across AI, biotech, and sustainable energy sectors.
You'll operate at the intersection of technology sociology and market anthropology, crafting scenario-planning frameworks that empower organizations to thrive in exponential change. Our dynamic team thrives on intellectual curiosity and audacious ambition – perfect for boundary-pushing professionals who shape narratives before they become headlines.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026-2030 foresight frameworks through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead client workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable strategies
- Author white papers on disruptive technologies (quantum computing, neuro-interfaces)
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions
- Build cross-industry networks with innovators and thought leaders
- Present future outlooks at global conferences and executive summits
- Maintain proprietary database of emerging signals and weak signals
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent strategic foresight certification
- 7+ years in strategic planning with Fortune 500 or top-tier consulting
- Published author on future trends in technology or business
- Expertise in scenario planning and causal layered analysis methods
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Proven ability to communicate complex futures to executive audiences
- Portfolio of 3+ horizon scanning projects delivered to C-suite clients
- Proficiency in futures mapping tools (e.g., Trendalyzer, Futurist Platform)