Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect the future. We're seeking a pioneering 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and transform disruptive innovations into market-leading solutions. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, requiring you to map the next decade's technological landscape while driving actionable insights across our global enterprise.
As a thought leader in our innovation lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and external futurists to develop long-term roadmaps that position our company at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We offer unparalleled resources, flexible work arrangements, and the opportunity to shape tomorrow's industries today.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and analyze emerging technological paradigms (quantum computing, AGI, biotech convergence) through 2026
- Develop strategic frameworks for 5-10 year product roadmaps aligned with exponential growth curves
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for board-level stakeholders on future disruption risks/opportunities
- Establish KPIs for tracking technology adoption curves and market readiness metrics
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-state solutions in our innovation sandbox environment
- Publish thought leadership on 2026 technology trends through whitepapers and industry conferences
- Mentor cross-functional teams in futures-thinking methodologies and strategic foresight
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology) and adoption patterns
- Proven track record of translating future scenarios into executable business strategies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or relevant technical field
- Published author or keynote speaker on emerging technology trends
- Proficiency in horizon scanning methodologies and scenario planning frameworks
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on long-term technology strategy
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 5+ year strategic foresight projects