Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a 2026 Strategic Futurist and lead our charge into tomorrow's frontier. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies that will redefine industries by 2026. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business intelligence, positioning our company at the vanguard of innovation.
As a key member of our Strategic Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to anticipate paradigm shifts in technology, sustainability, and human behavior. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, this is your opportunity to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify disruptive trends through 2026 across AI, biotech, climate tech, and digital ecosystems
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 3-5 year strategic pivots
- Lead cross-functional workshops translating foresight into product roadmaps
- Author whitepapers and executive briefings on emerging market opportunities
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Quantify market potential for next-gen technologies through data modeling
- Advise leadership on risk mitigation for exponential change scenarios
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into commercial strategy
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies and horizon scanning tools
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in strategic foresight or innovation
- Ability to synthesize complex data from diverse disciplines