Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a 2026 Futurist to architect tomorrow's innovation landscape today. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends shaping 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, ensuring our leadership in the next technological frontier.
As part of our elite Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global thought leaders to transform foresight into market advantage. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, anthropology, and business strategy, this is your chance to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and market paradigms pre-2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Produce trend reports and scenario analyses for executive decision-making
- Partner with product teams to incubate 2026-viable innovations
- Host future-focused workshops with industry stakeholders
- Monitor geopolitical/socioeconomic shifts impacting technology adoption
- Present findings to investors and board members
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Expertise in emerging tech: AI, blockchain, AR/VR, biotech
- Proven track record translating foresight into commercial strategy
- Advanced degree in Technology Forecasting, Business Strategy, or related field
- Published thought leadership on 2020s technology trends
- Experience with scenario planning and trend analysis frameworks
- Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects