Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation as we seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist. This pioneering role demands an architect of future possibilities, tasked with mapping technological, societal, and market trajectories beyond 2025. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable roadmaps that position our organization at the vanguard of innovation.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into compelling narratives, and possesses an insatiable curiosity about emerging paradigms. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to shape the future itself.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight framework incorporating AI, biotech, and quantum computing trends
- Produce high-impact scenario analyses and horizon scanning reports for executive decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state opportunities
- Establish early-warning systems for disruptive technologies and market shifts
- Design and implement innovation pipelines targeting 2026+ market entry points
- Represent the organization at global futurism conferences and thought leadership forums
- Mentor a team of trend analysts and scenario planners
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Minimum 8 years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurism roles
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling and visualization skills for complex future scenarios
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic foresight
- Experience leading cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary teams
- Portfolio of successful future-state strategy implementations