Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as our 2026 Futurist Strategist at Horizon Dynamics. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional markets, and architect pathways to 2026's technological and societal frontiers. Join our elite team of innovators where your insights will directly influence global business strategy and product evolution. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight, operating at the intersection of AI, sustainability, and human augmentation.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts through 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for executive decision-making and R&D prioritization
- Produce trend impact assessments quantifying market opportunities and disruption vectors
- Collaborate with C-suite to integrate future scenarios into 5-year strategic roadmaps
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at global innovation forums
- Build cross-functional innovation labs to prototype future-state business models
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Minimum 5 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech analysis
- Proven expertise in AI ethics, climate tech, or neuro-interface technologies
- Exceptional scenario planning and quantitative trend modeling capabilities
- Published thought leader in futurism or adjacent discipline (peer-reviewed or industry publications)
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, cross-impact matrices)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on long-term transformation