Job Description
Step into the future with Horizon Dynamics, where we're pioneering tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our next decade of breakthroughs. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to shape our strategic roadmap for 2026 and beyond. Join our elite team of futurists and innovators to transform uncertainty into opportunity.
As a cornerstone of our strategic planning division, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D teams to translate foresight into actionable strategies. Your insights will directly influence product development, market positioning, and investment decisions across our global operations. If you're passionate about creating the future and thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and business strategy, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and forecast emerging technologies, market trends, and societal shifts impacting 2026 landscape
- Develop comprehensive scenario-planning models for strategic decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize insights into actionable roadmaps
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders with data-driven narratives
- Identify disruptive opportunities and threats across global markets
- Collaborate with R&D teams to align innovation pipelines with future trajectories
- Monitor geopolitical and technological signals affecting long-term strategy
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Planning, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurism
- Proven track record of developing scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in AI, biotech, climate tech, or quantum computing domains
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling abilities using tools like Tableau
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFAP) preferred
- Published research or thought leadership on emerging technologies