Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pioneering role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape how emerging technologies will transform industries by 2026. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop predictive models, identify disruptive opportunities, and position our organization as the market leader in the next tech paradigm shift. If you thrive at the intersection of data science, strategic planning, and exponential technologies, this is your moment to redefine the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive frameworks for 2026 technology adoption across 15+ industries
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Produce annual 'Horizon Scan' reports identifying emerging disruptors
- Partner with R&D to prototype 2026-viable solutions using cutting-edge tools
- Advose executive team on strategic pivots based on futures analysis
- Establish global ecosystem partnerships with innovation labs and research institutions
- Design and implement foresight methodologies for organizational decision-making
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, futures research, or emerging tech analysis
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven expertise in AI/ML, blockchain, and synthetic biology applications
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFPS) preferred
- Experience with Delphi methods and horizon scanning techniques
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful 5+ year technology predictions
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures to stakeholders
- Published thought leadership in technology or innovation journals