Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, develop long-term innovation roadmaps, and position our company at the forefront of technological evolution. This role blends deep market analysis with cutting-edge foresight to shape our next-generation products and services.
As a key member of our Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to translate future possibilities into actionable strategies. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, and possess an uncanny ability to anticipate industry shifts before they happen, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026+ technology foresight frameworks and scenario planning models
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, neurotech, AI ethics) and market disruption vectors
- Design strategic innovation pipelines aligned with 5-10 year market evolution
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize future insights into product roadmaps
- Author thought leadership reports on technological singularity and societal transformation
- Advise executive team on risk mitigation and opportunity capture in exponential change environments
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and future-focused research consortia
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of predicting market shifts (portfolio of published forecasts required)
- Expertise in exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling capabilities
- Experience with horizon scanning methodologies and trend analysis tools
- Strong presentation skills for executive audiences and external stakeholders
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects or thought leadership