Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of cutting-edge foresight, data-driven decision-making, and cross-industry expertise to position our company at the vanguard of technological and societal evolution.
As the architect of our 2026 vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead breakthrough research initiatives, and translate complex future trends into actionable strategies. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity and bold experimentation, offering unparalleled opportunities to shape industries while working alongside world-renowned innovators.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year strategic foresight frameworks for 2026+ market landscapes
- Lead scenario planning and risk analysis for emerging technologies (quantum computing, AGI, biotech)
- Architect innovation pipelines through partnerships with MIT, Stanford, and NASA research labs
- Present future-shaping insights to executive board and investor stakeholders
- Drive cross-functional adoption of future-ready methodologies across R&D, product, and marketing
- Pioneer Horizon Dynamics' annual 'Future State' thought leadership publication
- Mentor next-generation futurists through our internal Future Leaders Program
Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or Innovation Management
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or R&D leadership at Fortune 500 firms
- Published research on 2025+ technological or societal disruption trends
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and AI-driven trend analysis
- Proven track record of translating future scenarios into billion-dollar market opportunities
- Strong network with futurist communities (e.g., Association of Professional Futurists)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive-level communication experience
- Portfolio of future-strategy implementations with measurable impact