Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role blends deep analytical prowess with creative foresight to shape our trajectory in an evolving digital landscape.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify paradigm shifts, develop scenario-based strategies, and position our organization as an industry pioneer. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, and possess an insatiable curiosity about what's next, we invite you to redefine the future with us.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ markets
- Develop and publish annual Future State Reports with data-driven trend analysis
- Architect strategic roadmaps for product innovation and market expansion
- Facilitate executive workshops on scenario planning and risk mitigation
- Establish cross-functional innovation labs to prototype future solutions
- Represent company at global futurist conferences and thought leadership forums
- Mentor junior analysts in futures research methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven track record of developing actionable foresight frameworks
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and systems thinking
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston)