Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape our technological and market strategy for the coming decade.
As a key member of our executive strategy team, you'll leverage cutting-edge methodologies to identify paradigm shifts, quantify disruption risks, and position our organization as an industry pioneer. Your insights will directly influence R&D priorities, investment decisions, and market expansion plans across North America.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026 technology and market foresight framework
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their strategic implications
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to translate foresight into actionable business strategies
- Lead cross-functional scenario-planning workshops for high-impact decision-making
- Produce forward-looking whitepapers and executive briefings on disruption vectors
- Establish early-warning systems for emerging competitive threats and opportunities
- Represent Horizon Dynamics at global innovation forums and thought leadership events
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D
- Proven track record of developing long-term strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative field
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impact
- Exceptional data storytelling and executive communication skills
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., AC/FS preferred)
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals