Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Group as we architect the future for 2026. We seek a Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends, drive innovation ecosystems, and shape long-term organizational strategy. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business intelligence, requiring a forward-thinking leader who thrives in ambiguity.
What You'll Achieve: Lead horizon-scanning initiatives that position our clients at the forefront of technological and societal shifts. Develop actionable frameworks for navigating complex futures while influencing C-suite decisions. Collaborate with global think tanks and academic institutions to pioneer next-generation foresight methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-year foresight initiatives mapping technological, economic, and societal trends through 2026
- Design and execute scenario-planning workshops for executive leadership teams
- Author strategic white papers on disruptive innovations and market evolution
- Partner with R&D to integrate future-proofing principles into product roadmaps
- Monitor global megatrends (AI ethics, climate adaptation, workforce transformation)
- Build cross-functional innovation labs to prototype future business models
- Present futures intelligence at industry conferences and investor forums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership on emerging technologies or societal transformation
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on long-term strategy
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Exceptional storytelling skills translating complex futures into business strategy
- Portfolio of strategic frameworks implemented in real-world contexts