Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the future landscape of technology, society, and business. This pivotal role requires deep foresight, analytical rigor, and the ability to translate emerging trends into actionable strategies that will redefine industries by 2026. You'll work with C-suite executives to develop roadmaps for exponential technologies, ethical AI frameworks, and sustainable growth models that position us as global innovation leaders.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, leveraging predictive modeling to anticipate market shifts and identify disruptive opportunities. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, climate scientists, and behavioral economists to build comprehensive scenarios that guide our 5-year strategic vision. This is a chance to shape the future while enjoying unparalleled autonomy and impact in a culture that celebrates bold thinking.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI) to forecast 2026 industry disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for geopolitical, climate, and market volatility impacts
- Design ethical innovation roadmaps aligning with UN SDGs and ESG criteria
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into product development priorities
- Author quarterly '2026 Horizon Scan' reports for executive decision-making
- Build predictive models using AI/ML to simulate future market conditions
- Advortise on policy implications of emerging technologies to regulatory bodies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurology, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology forecasting
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Proficiency in predictive modeling tools (Python, TensorFlow, Tableau)
- Published research on exponential technologies' societal impacts
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on future strategy
- Deep knowledge of climate tech, AI governance, and biotech ethics
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., from University of Houston)