Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We seek a pioneering 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect transformative pathways for the next frontier of innovation. This role merges cutting-edge technology forecasting with human-centric design to shape our organization's decade-long trajectory. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional think tanks, and translate complex future scenarios into actionable blueprints. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, this is your moment to impact humanity's next chapter.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research on emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) and societal shifts through 2026
- Develop multi-generational strategic roadmaps aligning innovation with market opportunities
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with executive stakeholders to future-proof business models
- Analyze global trend data to identify disruptive threats and breakthrough opportunities
- Translate foresight insights into product development frameworks and investment priorities
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and industry futurists for trend validation
- Present quarterly future-state briefings to the board of directors
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record developing 5+ year strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methodology, and trend analysis tools
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or technology ethics