Job Description
Shape the future as our 2026 Futurist Strategist at Horizon Dynamics. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions for our global enterprise clients. Join our elite innovation team to build actionable roadmaps for the next frontier of human progress.
Why this role matters: In a world accelerating toward 2026, organizations need crystal-clear foresight. You'll translate complex signals into strategic advantage, preparing businesses for exponential change while maintaining human-centric values.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global trends in AI, biotech, and quantum computing to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients facing disruptive innovation
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future-proofing organizational strategies
- Produce high-impact whitepapers and executive briefings on emerging risks/opportunities
- Collaborate with R&D teams to identify patent-adjacent innovation pathways
- Represent company at Davos-level futurist forums and industry summits
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused research
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futures journals or top-tier business media
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent discipline
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 5+ year strategic forecasting projects
- Proficiency in horizon scanning tools (e.g., Delphi, PESTLE, STEEP analysis)
- Experience advising C-suite executives on transformational strategy