Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. as our pioneering 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead and architect tomorrow's innovation landscape today. We seek a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our 5-year roadmap in AI, sustainability, and human-machine collaboration. This executive-level role offers unparalleled influence in defining how industries evolve in the post-2025 era.
Why this role? Lead cross-functional teams in translating foresight into actionable strategies. Collaborate with C-suite executives to future-proof our portfolio while driving $50M+ innovation initiatives. Your insights will directly impact 500M+ global users through our next-gen ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 Trend Horizon Reports identifying disruptive technologies and societal shifts
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with VPs and directors to prepare for 2026 market realities
- Design strategic roadmaps for emerging domains (quantum computing integration, neural interfaces)
- Partner with R&D to prototype 2026-ready products with 3-year commercialization pipelines
- Establish global foresight networks through industry conferences and academic partnerships
- Present strategic recommendations to the Board with data-backed risk/opportunity matrices
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or future-focused consulting
- Proven track record of developing 5-year+ strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in AI ethics, climate resilience, or neurotechnology convergence
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or top-tier industry publications
- Fluency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Methodology)
- Experience leading cross-continental teams in agile strategic planning