Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect tomorrow's reality today. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and transform them into market-defining opportunities. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our company at the forefront of technological evolution.
As a key member of our Innovation Council, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term roadmaps that anticipate societal shifts, technological disruptions, and market transformations. Your insights will drive multi-billion dollar strategic initiatives across AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends to identify high-impact opportunities through 2030
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for disruptive technologies
- Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership quarterly
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D and product teams
- Author forward-looking industry thought leadership publications
- Establish partnerships with academic and research institutions
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon-scanning methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation leadership
- Proven track record of translating trends into actionable business strategies
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum computing, synthetic biology, etc.)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or related field
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling capabilities
- Certification in scenario planning or trend analysis preferred
- Portfolio of published futurist work or strategic frameworks
- Experience with Delphi method and horizon scanning techniques