Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as Horizon Dynamics' lead 2026 Futurist. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging technological, social, and economic trends and translate them into actionable business frameworks. This pivotal role bridges foresight with execution, preparing our enterprise for transformative shifts in the coming years.
Join our interdisciplinary think tank where you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and market analysts to architect the future landscape. Your insights will directly influence product roadmaps, investment strategies, and organizational resilience planning.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate economics) and their 2026-impact trajectories
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for board-level decision making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed foresight into product development cycles
- Author quarterly trend briefs and horizon-scanning reports for executive stakeholders
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-state business models and user experiences
- Establish quantitative metrics for tracking emerging technology adoption curves
- Mentor junior analysts in futures research methodologies and critical thinking
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in corporate strategy, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methodology, and systems thinking
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology forecasting
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and trend analysis software
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex concepts for diverse audiences