Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futures Research Lead to decode emerging trends, anticipate societal shifts, and architect strategies that position our organization for the next paradigm shift. This role combines cutting-edge analytical rigor with creative foresight to shape our roadmap for the mid-2020s landscape.
What You'll Achieve: Lead cross-functional initiatives to identify and validate disruptive technologies, market disruptions, and behavioral shifts expected to dominate 2026. Collaborate with C-suite executives to embed foresight into corporate strategy, product development, and innovation pipelines. Your insights will directly influence multi-million dollar decisions and our industry's evolution.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic, technological, and sociocultural data to forecast 2026 industry disruptors
- Develop quantitative and qualitative scenario models for strategic decision-making
- Lead stakeholder workshops to translate foresight into actionable business strategies
- Author executive briefings and trend reports with data-driven recommendations
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype solutions for future market demands
- Establish KPIs to track foresight implementation and ROI
- Mentor junior analysts in futures research methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Economics, Data Science, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, market research, or innovation consulting
- Proven experience with scenario planning and trend analysis frameworks
- Expertise in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive modeling
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to communicate complex insights
- Published thought leadership on emerging technologies or societal shifts
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on long-term strategy
- Certification in Futures Research (e.g., APF, WFS) preferred