Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today. Horizon Dynamics seeks a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-gen roadmap. This pivotal role blends technological foresight with strategic execution, guiding our organization through the transformative landscape of 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate paradigm shifts, identify disruptive opportunities, and future-proof our enterprise against rapid technological evolution. Join an elite team redefining what's possible in the decade ahead.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, quantum computing, climate tech) to forecast 2026 market disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for multi-year strategic pivots
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into product roadmaps
- Produce quarterly trend briefings for executive stakeholders and board members
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies with disruptive potential
- Champion innovation culture through internal futurist initiatives
- Represent company at global futurism conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Proven track record of translating foresight into executable business strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies and trend analysis frameworks
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, nanotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex future scenarios
- Portfolio demonstrating published futurist research or strategic foresight work