Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the next decade of technological and societal evolution. This pivotal role combines foresight analytics with actionable strategy development, driving our organization's position as an industry pioneer. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to decode emerging trends, quantify future scenarios, and implement adaptive frameworks that position us for sustained growth in the rapidly approaching 2026 horizon.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain 2026 strategic foresight frameworks using trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Produce comprehensive future-state roadmaps for technology adoption and market disruption
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align leadership on long-term vision and risk mitigation
- Quantify future opportunities through data modeling and predictive analytics
- Author thought leadership publications on 2026 industry transformations
- Monitor geopolitical, technological, and socioeconomic indicators affecting future landscapes
- Partner with R&D to translate future insights into innovation pipelines
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies and trend analysis tools
- Proven track record of translating future insights into executable business strategies
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling capabilities for complex scenarios
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFM, ACSP) preferred
- Experience with futures simulation software (e.g., GIST, Causal Layered Analysis)