Job Description
Shape the future. Lead innovation. Horizon Dynamics Group seeks a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's competitive landscape. This pivotal role demands forward-thinking expertise to transform market insights into actionable strategies that position our global clients at the forefront of technological and societal evolution.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies, leveraging predictive analytics and scenario planning to navigate disruption. Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, behavioral economics, and sustainability – crafting blueprints for the next generation of business success.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for technological and market shifts impacting 2026+ business landscapes
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives across healthcare, fintech, and AI sectors
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports synthesifying geopolitical, climate, and disruption vectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed foresight into product roadmaps and innovation pipelines
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks for trend validation
- Present foresight findings to executive boards with data-driven impact assessments
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years experience in trend analysis, scenario planning, or strategic consulting
- Proven expertise in AI/ML forecasting tools and quantitative trend analysis
- Deep understanding of climate tech, quantum computing, and neuro-ergonomics landscapes
- Exceptional storytelling skills to translate complex futures into executable strategies
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston or Finland Futures Research Centre)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-vision implementation for enterprise clients