Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Group to shape the future of emerging technologies. We're seeking a forward-thinking Strategic Futurist to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap, bridging cutting-edge research with market-ready solutions. This role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative vision to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, academic pioneers, and industry disruptors to develop actionable frameworks for tomorrow's challenges. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your opportunity to define the next decade's technological landscape.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional research initiatives on emerging technologies through 2026
- Develop predictive models for market disruption and adoption curves
- Produce strategic white papers and scenario-planning frameworks for executive stakeholders
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Present findings at industry conferences and thought leadership forums
- Mentor junior futurists in advanced foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic planning or innovation consulting
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum computing, synthetic biology, etc.)
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or major publications
- Proficiency in foresight tools (horizon scanning, Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Experience building technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies