Job Description
We are seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist to redefine tomorrow's landscape. Join our elite team at Horizon Dynamics to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions that will shape the next decade. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, driving our organization into the future with precision and foresight.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term roadmaps, identify disruptive opportunities, and embed future-readiness into our DNA. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business transformation, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, climate tech, and quantum computing
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 2026 market and technological landscapes
- Design innovation pipelines translating foresight into R&D priorities and product roadmaps
- Facilitate executive workshops on exponential technologies and paradigm shifts
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Author white papers and thought leadership on 2026 industry disruptions
- Integrate future intelligence into corporate strategy and investment decisions
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist roles
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, systems thinking, and trend analysis
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills with executive audiences and stakeholders
- Portfolio of published foresight work or strategic transformation projects
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or equivalent professional development