Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the next wave of technological and societal evolution. This role demands a blend of cutting-edge foresight, strategic innovation, and operational excellence to position our organization as the industry's thought leader for the mid-decade landscape.
In this pivotal position, you'll lead cross-functional initiatives to anticipate and prepare for 2026's technological disruptions, market shifts, and emerging opportunities. Your insights will directly influence product roadmaps, investment strategies, and organizational resilience in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026 technology and market foresight framework
- Lead scenario planning workshops for emerging AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Produce strategic white papers and executive briefings on mid-decade disruptive trends
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype future-proof solutions for 2026 adoption
- Analyze geopolitical and socioeconomic factors impacting 2026 global markets
- Build and manage a network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite and board stakeholders
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data storytelling and scenario modeling capabilities
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology strategy
- Experience with horizon scanning methodologies and Delphi techniques