Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as a 2026 Strategic Futurist, where you'll architect the future landscape for emerging technologies and market disruptions. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinking leader to anticipate trends, develop actionable roadmaps, and position our organization at the forefront of innovation. Collaborate with C-suite executives to translate foresight into strategic initiatives that will define the next decade of technological advancement.
We're seeking a trailblazer who thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics. In this high-impact position, you'll analyze global megatrends, identify paradigm shifts, and design adaptive strategies that prepare our enterprise for the transformative era of 2026. Your insights will directly shape product development, market entry strategies, and organizational resilience planning.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies and market disruptions to forecast 2026 industry landscapes
- Develop strategic roadmaps for organizational adaptation to future economic and technological shifts
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align leadership on future-oriented decision frameworks
- Produce foresight reports and scenario planning models for C-suite strategic reviews
- Identify paradigm shifts in consumer behavior, regulatory environments, and competitive landscapes
- Collaborate with R&D teams to translate future trends into innovation pipelines
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurists, technologists, and industry thought leaders
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist research
- Proven track record of translating foresight into actionable business strategies
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech, etc.) and societal impact analysis
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, Technology Management, or related field
- Exceptional analytical skills with experience in scenario planning and trend analysis
- Strong executive presence with experience presenting to C-suite and boards
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic foresight (articles, whitepapers, books)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Studies preferred