Job Description
Join our elite team of visionaries at Horizon Dynamics Group as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We seek a forward-thinking 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect transformative roadmaps, and lead our organization into the next frontier of innovation. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight, cross-industry expertise, and the ability to translate complex technological shifts into actionable business advantages.
In this high-impact position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, spearhead horizon-scanning initiatives, and develop adaptive frameworks that position us as pioneers in the rapidly evolving digital ecosystem. Your insights will directly shape our multi-year strategy, ensuring we remain at the vanguard of technological disruption.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify and validate emerging trends through 2026 across tech, geopolitics, and socio-economic domains
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for organizational adaptation to future disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align leadership on future-state opportunities and risks
- Author whitepapers and thought leadership pieces on next-generation business models
- Establish KPI frameworks to track future-readiness metrics across departments
- Partner with R&D to incubate prototype solutions for 2026 market demands
- Represent the company at global futurist forums and industry summits
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years in strategy consulting, futurism, or technology foresight roles
- Proven track record developing multi-year strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech convergence)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategy, or related field required
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals or major business platforms
- Proficiency in horizon-scanning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience to executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-state implementations