Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we pioneer the next frontier of strategic foresight. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect transformative roadmaps for emerging technologies and societal shifts. This role blends cutting-edge data analysis with human-centric design to shape our organization's decade-long trajectory. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate complex trend signals into actionable blueprints for 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 technology adoption curves and market disruptions
- Lead scenario-planning workshops mapping future socioeconomic trends to business strategy
- Design innovation frameworks for quantum computing, AI ethics, and climate resilience solutions
- Produce annual 'Horizon Scan' reports synthesifying geopolitical and tech signals
- Partner with R&D to prototype 2026-ready products and service architectures
- Build stakeholder consensus for long-term strategic pivots through compelling narratives
- Maintain competitive intelligence across emerging tech verticals (Biotech, Web4, CleanTech)
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning or innovation consulting
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Gartner, Forrester, TrendWatching)
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Shell's Two Loops, Delphi)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ horizon-scanning projects with measurable impact
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, Quantum, Synthetic Biology)
- Experience presenting to executive audiences on long-term strategic vision
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred)