Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's evolution as our 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions shaping our post-2025 landscape. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to guide our organization's innovation roadmap through transformative periods.
As a key architect of our future-facing strategy, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities. Your insights will directly influence product development, market entry strategies, and organizational resilience planning in an era defined by unprecedented technological acceleration.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and synthesize global trends in AI, quantum computing, biotechnology, and climate resilience to forecast 2026-2030 market dynamics
- Develop scenario-based strategic models for organizational adaptation to disruptive technologies
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed foresight methodologies into product development cycles
- Author quarterly horizon scanning reports with actionable recommendations for executive decision-making
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions, think tanks, and innovation labs
- Mentor junior futurists and build organizational foresight capabilities
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field with 8+ years experience
- Proven track record in scenario planning and strategic foresight methodologies
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies with published thought leadership
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling skills for complex concepts
- Experience advising C-suite on long-term technology adoption strategies
- Strong network within futurist, tech innovation, and policy communities
- Ability to translate abstract trends into concrete business opportunities