Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as Horizon Dynamics Group's pioneering 2026 Strategic Futurist. We're seeking an visionary thinker to architect our innovation roadmap for the next technological paradigm shift. Lead cross-functional teams in decoding emerging trends, market disruptions, and breakthrough technologies that will redefine industries by 2026. Your strategic foresight will directly influence our R&D investments, product development pipelines, and market entry strategies for the next decade.
Join our elite cadre of futurists at the intersection of quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech. This hybrid role demands equal parts analytical rigor and creative vision to transform abstract possibilities into executable blueprints.
Responsibilities
- Forecast technological and societal shifts impacting global markets through 2026 using predictive modeling and scenario planning
- Develop actionable innovation roadmaps integrating quantum computing, neuro-interfaces, and climate-positive tech
- Lead executive workshops on future-proofing strategies for Fortune 500 clients
- Author quarterly trend briefings published in industry-leading journals
- Collaborate with MIT and Stanford research labs on emerging technology validation
- Design resilience frameworks for supply chain disruptions and geopolitical volatility
- Mentor a team of junior futurists using proprietary horizon-scanning methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or Quantitative Social Sciences
- 10+ years in strategic foresight with Fortune 500 consulting experience
- Published author on technological disruption (peer-reviewed journals or major media)
- Expertise in Monte Carlo simulations and predictive analytics tools
- Deep understanding of quantum computing applications and AI governance frameworks
- Portfolio demonstrating scenario planning for 2026+ market transformations
- Proficiency in futures mapping tools (e.g., Foresight Platform, Kumu)
- Experience advising C-suite on exponential technology adoption