Job Description
Shape tomorrow's business landscape as our lead 2026 Futurist Strategist. Join a pioneering team at Horizon Dynamics to decode emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and societal shifts that will redefine industries by 2026. We're seeking a visionary thinker to bridge foresight with actionable strategy for Fortune 500 clients.
This hybrid role demands an architect of possibilities who thrives at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution. You'll translate complex signals into crystal-clear roadmaps while mentoring a global team of futurists.
Responsibilities
- Lead scenario-planning workshops mapping technological, economic, and social trajectories through 2026
- Develop proprietary trend intelligence frameworks using AI-powered horizon scanning
- Design client-specific innovation roadmaps for quantum computing, biotech convergence, and climate tech
- Deliver keynote presentations at industry summits on future-proofing business models
- Lead cross-functional sprints to prototype solutions for 2026 market realities
- Mentor junior strategists in foresight methodologies and strategic foresight
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Proven track record of translating trends into C-suite strategy recommendations
- Expertise in AI/ML, biotech, or climate tech domain knowledge
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFIP preferred)
- Published thought leadership on emerging technologies or societal shifts
- Experience advising Fortune 500 clients on transformation initiatives
- Mastery of foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, cross-impact matrices)