Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and shape tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a forward-thinking pioneer to decode emerging trends, design transformative roadmaps, and position our organization at the forefront of the 2026 technological landscape. This role blends deep analytical prowess with creative foresight to turn futuristic possibilities into actionable strategies.
As a key architect of our 10-year vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global innovation partners to develop data-driven scenarios that redefine industry paradigms. You'll navigate complex intersections of AI, biotech, sustainability, and human augmentation to build resilient frameworks for the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 Trend Impact Reports analyzing disruptive technologies and societal shifts
- Design strategic roadmaps for product development and market positioning through 2026
- Lead cross-functional innovation workshops synthesizing input from engineering, design, and research teams
- Create scenario-planning models quantifying risks/opportunities in emerging markets
- Establish partnership frameworks with academic institutions and future-focused think tanks
- Present executive briefings translating complex futures into strategic priorities
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futurology, Strategic Planning, or Innovation Management with 5+ years experience
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence forecasting methodologies
- Strong systems thinking capabilities with portfolio of published trend analyses
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Delphi Method)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists)
- Exceptional data visualization skills translating complex futures into executive insights