Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as Horizon Dynamics' lead 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary to decode emerging societal shifts, technological disruptions, and market opportunities at the intersection of human evolution and exponential innovation. This pivotal role bridges foresight research with actionable business strategy, ensuring our clients thrive in the rapidly approaching future landscape.
Join our elite team of futurists, data scientists, and industry pioneers in a culture that values bold thinking and intellectual curiosity. You'll collaborate with Fortune 500 leaders to develop adaptive roadmaps for the 2026 horizon, transforming uncertainty into competitive advantage.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-stakeholder foresight initiatives mapping technological and societal trends through 2026
- Develop quantitative and qualitative scenario models for 15+ industry verticals
- Design and execute horizon scanning frameworks identifying emerging disruptions
- Translate complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies for C-suite clients
- Author forward-looking thought leadership published in top-tier industry publications
- Lead cross-functional workshops preparing organizations for 2026 market realities
- Build and maintain proprietary trend intelligence database with predictive analytics
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or futurist research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, neurotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or societal transformation
- Certification in strategic foresight or futures research methodologies
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future strategy implementation