Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group as a Strategic Futurist to architect the future of technology and society. We seek a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends and develop actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic foresight, influencing how global enterprises navigate disruptive transformations.
What You'll Achieve:
- Design 2026+ technology adoption frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future-proofing business models
- Author whitepapers on AI ethics and quantum computing implications
- Collaborate with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University on horizon-scanning initiatives
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate resilience) to map 2026 strategic pathways
- Develop scenario-planning models for geopolitical and technological disruptions
- Present future-state briefings to C-suite executives and board members
- Build proprietary forecasting algorithms using machine learning datasets
- Lead innovation sprints with R&D teams to prototype 2026-ready solutions
- Advolve in patent development for emerging technology frameworks
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon-scanning methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology forecasting
- Published thought leadership on 2026+ technology implications
- Expertise in systems thinking, trend analysis, and scenario modeling
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Experience with horizon scanning frameworks (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)
- Exceptional communication skills for executive-level presentations