Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the future landscape. In this pivotal role, you'll shape our innovation roadmap by analyzing technological, societal, and market shifts, ensuring we're not just prepared for 2026 but actively defining it.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop forward-looking strategies, lead cross-functional futurist workshops, and pioneer our next-generation innovation framework. This isn't about predicting the future—it's about creating it.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macro-trends (AI, biotech, climate resilience, quantum computing) to identify 2026 opportunities
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for disruptive market shifts
- Lead quarterly futurist workshops with R&D and product teams
- Produce strategic foresight reports for executive decision-making
- Identify emerging technologies with 3-5 year commercialization potential
- Design and implement innovation sprints targeting 2026 market needs
- Build partnerships with academic and industry futurist networks
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, innovation, or futurist research
- Portfolio demonstrating published trend analysis or scenario planning
- Expertise in emerging technologies (Web3, AI ethics, synthetic biology)
- Experience facilitating C-level strategic planning sessions
- Strong data visualization and storytelling capabilities
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred)