Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role blends technological foresight with business acumen to shape how industries evolve in the coming decade.
As part of our Innovation Nexus team, you'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, biotech pioneers, and AI ethicists to develop actionable future scenarios. You'll translate complex technological shifts into strategic blueprints that drive our $2B R&D portfolio toward exponential growth.
Responsibilities
- Forecast 3-5 year technological disruptions across AI, quantum, and synthetic biology sectors
- Develop scenario-planning models for 2026 market landscapes and regulatory environments
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align executive teams on future-proof strategies
- Produce quarterly trend briefings for C-suite and board stakeholders
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and future-focused think tanks
- Design innovation roadmaps incorporating exponential technologies
- Mentor junior futurists in predictive analysis methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Published work on technological disruption scenarios (peer-reviewed journals)
- Expertise in systems thinking and complex adaptive systems modeling
- Proficiency in foresight tools like Delphi method, horizon scanning, and STEEP analysis
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (quantum computing, generative AI, neurotech)
- Track record of influencing high-stakes organizational strategy
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from foresight academy)