Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's business landscape today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, anticipate disruptive shifts, and shape strategic roadmaps for the post-2025 era. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, requiring you to synthesize complex data into actionable insights that will redefine industries.
In our innovation lab, you'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, neuroscientists, and sustainable energy pioneers to pioneer solutions for 2026's grand challenges. We offer competitive compensation, unlimited PTO, and a forward-thinking culture where your ideas become the next market paradigm.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI ethics, climate resilience, biotech convergence) to forecast 2026 market disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning models for C-suite executives across Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into product roadmaps
- Author white papers and keynote presentations at Davos-style forums
- Build proprietary trend-monitoring systems using NLP and predictive analytics
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon-scanning methodologies
- Advance the company's 2026 innovation pipeline through venture scouting
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or R&D leadership
- Published work in peer-reviewed futurist journals (e.g., Technological Forecasting)
- Expertise in scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Delphi, causal layered analysis)
- Proficiency in trend visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and ML platforms
- Track record influencing enterprise strategy through future-oriented insights
- Global network of innovation thought leaders and academic collaborators