Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we pioneer the landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary Strategic Futurist to architect tomorrow's solutions today. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform emerging trends into actionable strategies that will redefine industries. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop roadmaps for sustainable growth, technological integration, and market disruption.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and global systems. You'll leverage data-driven methodologies to anticipate paradigm shifts and position our organization as the undisputed leader in the next decade. This is your opportunity to shape the future of innovation.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic roadmaps through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities in AI, sustainability, and biotechnology
- Produce scenario-planning frameworks for geopolitical, economic, and technological uncertainties
- Establish KPIs and measurement systems for tracking long-term strategic initiatives
- Present future-vision insights to stakeholders through compelling visual narratives
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Drive innovation sprints to prototype solutions for 2026 market demands
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or industry disruption trends
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling capabilities
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., AC/FS) or equivalent
- Experience with global trend databases (e.g., Gartner, WEF Future Councils)