Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends shaping 2026 and beyond. This role bridges cutting-edge technology, behavioral science, and market disruption to position our clients as industry pioneers. You'll work with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to develop 5-year roadmaps for exponential growth in AI-driven economies, sustainable tech adoption, and human-machine collaboration.
What you'll achieve: Lead scenario-planning workshops, publish trend reports read by 50K+ professionals, and influence billion-dollar investment decisions. Our team operates at the intersection of quantum computing, biotech convergence, and climate tech disruption.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 market landscapes using big data analytics and AI trend forecasting
- Design immersive scenario-planning simulations for executive leadership teams
- Produce quarterly trend reports with actionable insights for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops on exponential technology adoption strategies
- Advvent on $500M+ investment portfolios for emerging tech ventures
- Build strategic partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and NASA Innovation Hub
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon scanning methodology and pattern recognition
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or equivalent with 8+ years experience
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals (e.g., Futures Research Quarterly)
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and cross-impact matrix analysis
- Portfolio demonstrating scenario planning for Fortune 500 clients or governments
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (Gephi, Tableau, Python/R for predictive modeling)
- Speaking record at global futurist conferences (WFSF, Association of Professional Futurists)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight from preferred institutions (e.g., University of Houston)