Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of innovation as we architect the future for 2026. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to translate emerging technologies and societal shifts into actionable business strategies. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to guide our global clients through tomorrow's opportunities and challenges.
As a key member of our Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scenario-based models, identify disruptive trends, and deliver executive-level insights that shape organizational roadmaps. Your work will directly influence product development, market positioning, and long-term sustainability initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech paradigms (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal trends to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients navigating technological disruption
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into strategic business recommendations
- Author white papers and thought leadership pieces on future-proofing organizational resilience
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype solutions for anticipated 2026 industry challenges
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and identify partnership opportunities
- Present findings to C-suite executives and board members
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic consulting, innovation management, or futurist research
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation domains
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Horizon scanning, Delphi method)
- Experience advising C-suite executives on strategic transformation