Job Description
Shape the future with Horizon Dynamics' groundbreaking 2026 Strategic Futurist role. We're seeking a visionary thinker to lead our foresight initiatives, transforming emerging trends into actionable business strategies for the rapidly evolving 2026 landscape. Join our award-winning innovation team at the forefront of technological and societal transformation.
This pivotal role combines cutting-edge research with executive-level strategic planning, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, biotechnology, sustainability, and human-machine interaction. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop resilient long-term roadmaps while fostering a culture of future-ready innovation across our global organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive horizon scanning to identify disruptive forces and emerging megatrends impacting 2026
- Develop and maintain dynamic scenario models for strategic planning across business units
- Design and facilitate executive workshops on future-proofing methodologies
- Author thought leadership publications on long-term strategic implications
- Build and manage a global network of futurists and domain experts
- Integrate foresight insights into corporate strategy and product roadmaps
- Quantify future risks and opportunities for executive decision-making
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Planning, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or executive leadership
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems thinking
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and societal transformation drivers
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures into actionable insights
- Portfolio of published foresight work or strategic frameworks
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFM) strongly preferred