Job Description
Shape the future with Horizon Dynamics as we pioneer the 2026 innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients. Join our elite team at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business evolution to redefine tomorrow's possibilities.
This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to anticipate paradigm shifts across AI, biotech, and sustainable economies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future scenarios into actionable strategies that drive competitive advantage and societal impact.
Responsibilities
- Forecast industry disruptions and market shifts through quantitative/qualitative analysis
- Develop multi-year strategic roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological and societal trends
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive stakeholders across global enterprises
- Produce trend reports and whitepapers published in industry-leading journals
- Build and maintain an expert network of futurists, academics, and innovators
- Integrate foresight methodologies into client product development lifecycles
- Advect board-level decisions on emerging technology adoption and risk mitigation
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Strategic Foresight, Technology Innovation, or equivalent
- 7+ years in strategic planning, consulting, or innovation leadership
- Published thought leadership on emerging tech or societal transformation
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning)
- Experience with scenario planning frameworks (e.g., STEEP, SWOT-PESTLE)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex future concepts
- Portfolio demonstrating 5+ successful strategic foresight implementations