Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage cutting-edge foresight methodologies to identify paradigm shifts, guide R&D investments, and position our organization as the undisputed industry leader in the post-2025 landscape.
We offer an unparalleled environment where your strategic insights directly shape multi-billion dollar decisions. Collaborate with Nobel laureates, AI pioneers, and global policymakers while pioneering frameworks that will define the next decade of human progress. Your work will directly influence product roadmaps, policy recommendations, and market-disrupting innovations.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain 2026 technology foresight frameworks using horizon scanning, scenario planning, and Delphi methodologies
- Produce annual 'State of 2026' strategic reports for C-suite and board stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' workshops to identify disruptive opportunities in quantum computing, bio-integration, and metaverse ecosystems
- Establish strategic partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and other futurist research institutions
- Design and implement real-time trend-tracking systems using NLP and predictive analytics
- Present strategic recommendations to global investors and government innovation councils
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative field (PhD preferred)
- Minimum 8 years experience in strategic foresight or technology forecasting
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed foresight journals (e.g., Foresight, Technological Forecasting)
- Expertise in AI-driven trend analysis and predictive modeling frameworks
- Proven track record advising Fortune 500 companies on 5-10 year strategic pivots
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, STEEP-V analysis)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures into actionable strategies