Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our organization at the vanguard of technological and societal evolution.
As a key member of our Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate futuristic insights into actionable strategies. We offer an unparalleled environment where your expertise will directly shape industries and redefine possibilities. If you're passionate about tomorrow's opportunities today, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate tech) and forecast their impact on business landscapes through 2026+
- Develop scenario-planning models for organizational resilience in volatile future environments
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize futurist insights into product roadmaps and innovation pipelines
- Author forward-looking thought leadership reports for C-suite and board-level decision-making
- Establish strategic partnerships with research institutions and technology incubators
- Mentor junior strategists in futures-thinking methodologies and horizon-scanning techniques
- Present findings to investors and stakeholders through compelling data visualizations and narratives
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial opportunities or policy shifts
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methods, and trend impact analysis frameworks
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI trajectories)
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to communicate complex future scenarios to diverse audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurist journals or industry white papers
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston or Copenhagen Institute)