Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we shape the future for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, develop transformative roadmaps, and guide our organization through tomorrow's disruptions. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts before they become mainstream.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to design forward-looking initiatives that position our clients as industry pioneers. If you thrive at the nexus of foresight and execution, this is your opportunity to architect the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 trend reports with actionable strategic insights
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into innovation roadmaps
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
- Advise executive teams on long-term risk mitigation and opportunity identification
- Create immersive foresight tools (simulations, visualizations) for stakeholder engagement
- Monitor geopolitical, economic, and technological indicators shaping 2026 landscapes
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of publishing trend analyses or scenario-planning frameworks
- Expertise in emerging technologies with demonstrated impact on business strategy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience to executive audiences
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, horizon scanning, causal layered analysis)
- Portfolio showcasing 3+ future-strategy implementations