Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group as a 2026 Strategy Futurist to architect the future of business innovation. We're seeking a visionary strategist to develop forward-looking frameworks that will redefine industries by 2026. This role sits at the intersection of technology foresight, market analysis, and C-suite advisory services. You'll lead cross-functional initiatives to identify emerging trends, quantify disruption risks, and build actionable roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients. Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into compelling narratives, and possesses an obsession with what's next.
Why this role matters: As industries accelerate toward 2026, organizations need leaders who can navigate exponential change. You'll be the architect of tomorrow's competitive advantage, working with our C-suite advisory board to shape the future of finance, healthcare, and technology ecosystems.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain proprietary 2026 industry disruption models using predictive analytics and scenario planning
- Lead executive workshops on exponential technology adoption (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Produce forward-looking market intelligence reports with quantified impact assessments
- Design strategic frameworks for organizations to navigate regulatory and ethical challenges of 2026
- Collaborate with R&D teams to identify patentable innovation opportunities in emerging sectors
- Present findings to C-suite clients and industry thought leadership forums
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon scanning methodology and trend synthesis
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, corporate foresight, or technology innovation
- Deep expertise in exponential technology trends (AI, Web3, synthetic biology)
- Proven experience developing strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or Technology Management
- Certification in scenario planning or horizon scanning (e.g., WFS, APF)
- Exceptional data visualization and executive presentation skills
- Published thought leadership in innovation or strategy publications
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful 5-year strategic foresight projects