Job Description
Shape tomorrow's world today as our 2026 Futurist Strategist at Horizon Dynamics. We're seeking visionary minds to decode emerging trends and architect next-generation solutions for Fortune 500 clients. Join our innovation lab where you'll leverage predictive analytics, scenario planning, and cross-industry foresight to prepare businesses for the seismic shifts of 2026 and beyond.
This role sits at the nexus of technology, sociology, and economics, requiring you to identify disruptive forces before they enter mainstream consciousness. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to build adaptive roadmaps that transform uncertainty into competitive advantage.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal impacts through 2026
- Develop predictive models for market disruptions and consumer behavior shifts
- Design scenario-based strategic frameworks for enterprise resilience planning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align leadership on future-state opportunities
- Produce trend briefings and white papers published in industry journals
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-proof business models
- Represent company at global futurism conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proficiency in predictive analytics tools (e.g., Palisade @Risk, Trendalyzer)
- Published thought leadership in futurism or adjacent discipline
- Experience with scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Shell Two Scenarios)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their implications
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex futures narratives