Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the future of global industries. This hybrid role blends cutting-edge research with executive strategy, positioning you at the nexus of technology, human behavior, and market evolution.
What you'll achieve: Shape our 5-year innovation roadmap, identify disruptive technologies before they mainstream, and lead executive workshops on future-proofing business models. Work alongside quantum computing researchers, AI ethicists, and biotech pioneers to build actionable foresight frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research across 15+ emerging technology domains (quantum, AI ethics, neurotech)
- Develop predictive models for socioeconomic shifts impacting Fortune 500 clients
- Lead quarterly executive strategy workshops on future-proofing organizational resilience
- Author quarterly 'FutureState' reports distributed to C-suite executives globally
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype solutions for 2026 market gaps
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, trend analysis, or innovation consulting
- Published thought leadership on emerging tech or societal transformation
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methods, and foresight frameworks
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex futures to executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-strategy implementations