Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect next-generation solutions. This pivotal role blends data-driven foresight with human-centric innovation to prepare businesses for the seismic shifts of 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across tech, sustainability, and digital transformation domains to build actionable roadmaps that turn tomorrow's possibilities into today's opportunities.
Why Horizon Dynamics? We're a B Corp-certified innovation lab at the forefront of strategic foresight. Our proprietary Horizon Scanning Framework has guided Fortune 500 companies through paradigm shifts since 2018. This hybrid role offers unparalleled flexibility with quarterly offsite retreats in global innovation hubs.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic, technological, and socio-cultural trends to identify 2026's disruptive forces
- Develop scenario-planning models for climate adaptation, AI governance, and quantum computing adoption
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into strategic priorities
- Author quarterly Horizon Briefings for executive stakeholders with data-driven predictions
- Build partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and other future-focused institutions
- Mentor junior futurists using our proprietary Anticipatory Intelligence Methodology
- Present findings at industry conferences including Techonomy and Future Today Institute
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or futurist roles
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Portfolio demonstrating published trend analysis with 85%+ accuracy rate
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and weak signal detection
- Proficiency in trend visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Gephi) and AI-assisted analysis
- Experience advising C-suite on exponential technologies and black swan events
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/SF or APF)
- Published author in Future Journal or equivalent peer-reviewed publications