Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics to architect the future! We're seeking a forward-thinking 2026 Futurist Strategist to lead our technological and societal roadmap for the next decade. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, biotechnology, sustainability, and human-machine interfaces.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global thought leaders to develop actionable frameworks that will position our organization at the forefront of innovation. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, transforming abstract future scenarios into concrete business strategies.
This is more than a job—it's your chance to shape how humanity interacts with technology in 2026 and beyond. If you're passionate about turning tomorrow's possibilities into today's opportunities, apply now.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies and societal trends with 2026+ implications
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Conduct scenario planning workshops for executive leadership on future market disruptions
- Establish KPI frameworks to measure organizational preparedness for 2026 technological inflection points
- Partner with product teams to embed future-proofing principles into innovation pipelines
- Author thought leadership publications on the future of work and human augmentation
- Manage cross-functional task forces focused on ethical AI deployment and digital sovereignty
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, Technology Strategy, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology architecture
- Proven expertise in exponential technology forecasting (AI, biotech, quantum, energy)
- Exceptional analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
- Deep understanding of sociotechnical systems and their interdependencies
- Experience designing and facilitating strategic foresight workshops for executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating published future scenario work or technology impact assessments