Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a Futurist for 2026 and lead the charge in shaping tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends and transform foresight into actionable business strategies. Work with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to navigate technological disruptions, market shifts, and societal transformations. This role combines cutting-edge research with executive consulting to position our clients at the forefront of progress.
At Horizon Dynamics, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and global policy influencers. Our proprietary Horizon Scanning Platform provides unparalleled access to real-time trend data, while our FutureProof Methodology ensures your insights drive measurable outcomes. This is more than a job – it's your chance to engineer the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 Technology Horizon Reports for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops identifying disruptive innovations in AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Create strategic roadmaps for organizations preparing for post-2025 market shifts
- Present foresight findings at Davos, CES, and exclusive industry summits
- Design and implement Future-Proof Audits for enterprise resilience planning
- Collaborate with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University on research initiatives
- Mentor next-generation futurists through Horizon's Emerging Leaders Program
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent strategic foresight certification
- 10+ years experience in strategic consulting with Fortune 500 clients
- Published author in peer-reviewed futures journals (e.g., Technological Forecasting)
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and disruption modeling
- Proficiency in AI-powered foresight platforms (e.g., Palantir, Gartner)
- Track record of influencing C-suite decisions with trend-based strategies
- Speaking experience at global innovation forums (minimum 3 keynotes in past 3 years)
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026-focused foresight projects