Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect pathways for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role blends deep analytical prowess with creative foresight to shape our organization's next evolution. Collaborate with C-suite executives to transform complex data into actionable strategies that drive sustainable competitive advantage in an increasingly volatile world.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, translating signals from today's chaos into tomorrow's opportunities. You'll lead horizon-scanning initiatives, build scenario-planning frameworks, and guide cross-functional teams through the uncertainty of rapid technological and social transformation.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-year trend forecasting initiatives identifying disruptive forces reshaping industries by 2026
- Develop scenario-planning models for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech convergence)
- Design strategic roadmaps integrating sustainability, ethics, and human-centered innovation
- Present foresight insights to executive stakeholders and board members through compelling narratives
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and academic researchers
- Author white papers and thought leadership on future-of-work paradigms
- Advise product development teams on long-term technological adoption curves
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-oriented frameworks
- Expertise in trend analysis across technology, geopolitics, and socio-cultural shifts
- Exceptional storytelling skills with experience presenting to executive audiences
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists)
- Portfolio demonstrating foresight projects with measurable impact