Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist and shape tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking an innovative mind to decode emerging technological, social, and economic trends that will redefine industries by 2026. This pivotal role combines strategic foresight with actionable business intelligence to guide our R&D roadmap and product innovation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to build future-proof strategies while maintaining a pulse on global disruptors from AI ethics to sustainable infrastructure.
At Horizon Dynamics, we empower our futurists with cutting-edge research tools, cross-industry exposure, and the autonomy to explore unconventional ideas. This is your chance to influence how organizations prepare for the next paradigm shift.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and synthesize global megatrends (AI, climate tech, biotech) with 2026 impact horizons
- Develop scenario-planning models for strategic business units
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into product roadmaps
- Produce trend briefings for executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Author thought leadership pieces on future-of-work implications
- Monitor geopolitical shifts affecting long-term market dynamics
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or technology innovation
- Proven track record of trend analysis with published insights
- Expertise in scenario planning and systems thinking methodologies
- MBA or advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or related field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills for executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ years of future-strategy implementation
- Proficiency in foresight tools (Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)