Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a Senior Futurist Strategist to architect the roadmap for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary leader to transform emerging trends into actionable business strategies that will define the next decade of technological advancement. This role sits at the intersection of foresight, innovation, and executive leadership, requiring you to decode complex signals from AI, biotech, and quantum computing landscapes.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to build scenarios that prepare our organization for disruptive shifts while maintaining competitive agility. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity and possesses a rare blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 strategic foresight frameworks through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize insights from tech, market, and social domains
- Author executive-level scenario plans and disruption risk assessments
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-state solutions for 2026 market readiness
- Establish KPIs for measuring strategic preparedness against future scenarios
- Present findings to board members and external stakeholders at industry forums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into executable business strategies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Published thought leadership in tech forecasting or disruption analysis
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on long-term transformation
- Certification in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., from APF or Foresight Practitioners)