Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and shape tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking visionary minds to decode emerging tech trends, develop long-term innovation roadmaps, and position our company at the forefront of the 2026 digital revolution. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable strategy, requiring both analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and global R&D teams to translate futuristic concepts into competitive advantages. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your opportunity to define the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ tech landscape (AI, quantum computing, biotech, space economy)
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps aligned with market disruption forecasts
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for geopolitical and technological black swan events
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-ready technologies into current roadmaps
- Present strategic foresight insights to executive stakeholders and investor forums
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurists, technologists, and academic partners
- Author thought leadership on 2026 workforce transformation and societal impacts
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Strategy, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech strategy
- Proven track record of translating complex future trends into actionable business plans
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging domains: AI ethics, quantum applications, or neurotech
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology journals
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Delphi method)
- Global network connections with futurist communities and research institutes