Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's business landscape today. We're seeking a forward-thinking innovator to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional paradigms, and guide our enterprise through the next technological revolution. This role demands radical imagination paired with pragmatic execution to position us as industry pioneers in the post-2025 ecosystem.
Why this role matters: As humanity approaches 2026, the boundaries between physical, digital, and biological realities blur. You'll spearhead initiatives that transform uncertainty into opportunity, ensuring our organization thrives in an era of exponential change.
Responsibilities
- Identify and analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AI ethics) with 2026+ implications
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for market volatility and disruptive innovations
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' to prototype next-gen business models
- Produce strategic foresight reports for C-suite and board stakeholders
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation accelerators
- Design corporate resilience strategies for geopolitical and climate uncertainty
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon scanning and trend synthesis methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or trend analysis (2020-2025)
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario modeling, and disruption theory
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum)
- Exceptional storytelling skills to translate complex futures into actionable insights
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., Shell Foresight, WFS)
- Experience with horizon scanning tools and AI-powered trend analysis platforms