Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This role blends foresight analysis, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership to position our organization as the industry's undisputed pioneer. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future possibilities into actionable business strategies while fostering a culture of radical innovation.
What you'll achieve:
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts
- Develop 5-year strategic frameworks aligned with 2026 market projections
- Drive innovation workshops with R&D, product, and engineering teams
- Present future scenarios to executive stakeholders and board members
- Build proprietary trend intelligence systems using AI-driven analytics
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive trend analysis across technology, socio-economic, and geopolitical domains
- Design and implement strategic foresight methodologies (scenario planning, Delphi techniques)
- Develop 2026 innovation roadmaps with measurable KPIs
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' to prototype next-generation solutions
- Present quarterly future outlook reports to executive leadership
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies
- Author thought leadership pieces on emerging industry paradigms
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist roles
- Proven experience developing long-term (5+ year) strategic frameworks
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audiences
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from AC/FS or similar)
- Portfolio of published future outlook reports or scenario studies