Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap, transforming cutting-edge concepts into market-defining realities. This role blends deep technical foresight with strategic execution, requiring you to decode emerging trends and position our organization as the industry's thought leader. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to pioneer solutions that shape the future of human-technology interaction.
Why this role matters: Your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar product roadmaps and define how society interacts with next-generation technologies. This isn't just about predicting the future – it's about creating it.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026 technology foresight framework using quantitative analysis and qualitative research
- Produce strategic whitepapers and trend briefs for executive stakeholders and industry conferences
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align product roadmaps with emerging technological paradigms
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs to identify breakthrough opportunities
- Design scenario-planning models for disruptive technologies including quantum computing, neuro interfaces, and synthetic biology
- Represent the company at global forums like the World Economic Forum and CES 2026
- Mentor junior futurists and build a forward-looking intelligence function
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related quantitative field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership at Fortune 500 companies
- Published author in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications on technological forecasting
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies and trend analysis tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive modeling platforms
- Demonstrated track record of translating futuristic concepts into commercialized products
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech stacks: AGI frameworks, quantum applications, and biotech convergence
- Exceptional communication skills for C-suite audiences and external stakeholders