Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's evolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect transformative solutions for industries poised for radical change. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical implementation to prepare organizations for the seismic shifts of the next decade. You'll work with C-suite executives to decode emerging trends, develop adaptive frameworks, and pioneer strategies that position companies as industry pioneers.
What You'll Achieve:
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives identifying 2026 technology and societal disruptors
- Design future-proof business models for Fortune 500 clients
- Present strategic roadmaps to executive stakeholders
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-ready solutions
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI ethics, quantum computing, climate resilience) affecting 2026 landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for volatile future markets
- Produce strategic whitepapers on emerging industry paradigms
- Mentor junior futurists in foresight methodologies
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with design/tech teams
- Present findings at industry conferences and board meetings
- Monitor regulatory shifts impacting future business ecosystems
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning or innovation consulting
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-focused projects (2025-2030 horizon)
- Expertise in systems thinking and scenario modeling tools
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (blockchain, biotech, AGI)
- Exceptional storytelling abilities for complex future concepts
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS preferred)
- Published thought leadership in futurism journals