Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable strategy, positioning our organization as an industry pioneer in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration.
In this high-impact position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global innovation networks to identify paradigm shifts. Your insights will directly shape product roadmaps, investment decisions, and organizational transformation initiatives across AI, biotech, and quantum computing domains. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, this is your chance to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technological, social, and economic trends through horizon scanning and scenario modeling
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks to identify disruptive opportunities and risks for 2026
- Collaborate with R&D teams to translate foresight into actionable innovation roadmaps
- Deliver executive briefings and thought leadership on future-oriented transformation
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed foresight into organizational DNA
- Build and maintain relationships with global innovation ecosystems and research institutes
- Publish forward-looking whitepapers and position Horizon Dynamics as a future authority
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial strategies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional scenario planning and trend analysis capabilities
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation domains
- Global network connections with innovation hubs and research institutions