Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect tomorrow's reality today. We seek a visionary Strategic Futurist to lead our innovation roadmap toward 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of technological foresight, strategic planning, and cross-industry trend synthesis to transform future possibilities into actionable business strategies.
In this high-impact position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate disruptive forces, identify emerging opportunities, and position Horizon Dynamics at the vanguard of technological evolution. Your insights will directly shape product roadmaps, investment decisions, and organizational transformation initiatives across global markets.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic, technological, and sociocultural trends to forecast industry shifts through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Deliver executive briefings on disruptive threats and market opportunities
- Establish strategic partnerships with research institutions and innovation labs
- Create quantitative models for technology adoption curves and market disruption timelines
- Mentor internal teams in futures-thinking methodologies and strategic foresight
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Management, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology forecasting
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional communication skills for executive-level stakeholder engagement
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred) or relevant equivalent