Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of innovation as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, design disruptive business models, and lead cross-functional teams in transforming tomorrow's possibilities into today's realities. This role is perfect for a strategic thinker who thrives at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution.
As a key architect of our future roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to anticipate paradigm shifts and position Horizon Dynamics as the industry's thought leader. Your insights will directly influence product development, market expansion, and strategic investments in exponential technologies.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate and analyze global trends, technological disruptions, and socioeconomic shifts impacting 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop future-focused scenarios and strategic roadmaps for product innovation and market positioning
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' to prototype next-gen solutions using AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Advise executive leadership on emerging risks and opportunities in decentralized economies and human augmentation
- Author white papers and thought leadership content positioning Horizon Dynamics as a futurism authority
- Partner with venture capital teams to identify and acquire disruptive startups aligned with 2026 vision
- Design and implement horizon-scanning frameworks using predictive analytics and machine learning
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years experience in strategic planning, trend analysis, or futurism consulting
- Proven track record developing future scenarios for Fortune 500 companies in tech or healthcare
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology) and their business applications
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization skills for communicating complex future concepts
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston or foresight organization)
- Deep understanding of behavioral economics and human-computer interaction paradigms
- Portfolio of published futurism research or strategic frameworks for 2025-2030 planning