Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we redefine tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking a Futurist Strategy Director to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap, blending cutting-edge technology with human-centric design to shape the future of sustainable enterprise solutions. This role demands a strategic thinker who thrives at the intersection of emerging tech, behavioral economics, and global market evolution. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable frameworks that position our clients as industry pioneers.
Why This Role Matters: As our first dedicated Futurist Strategist, you'll architect the methodologies that will guide our $2B portfolio through 2030, directly influencing how 500+ organizations navigate exponential change. This isn't just about predicting trends—it's about creating the systems that make the future profitable and purposeful.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement horizon-scanning frameworks identifying disruptive technologies with 3-7 year market impact
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' synthesizing AI, biotech, and climate data into strategic roadmaps
- Design scenario-planning models for C-suite clients navigating regulatory and ethical implications of emerging tech
- Author thought leadership publications positioning Horizon Dynamics as the authority on 2026 business evolution
- Build proprietary forecasting algorithms using quantum computing and predictive analytics
- Manage a $5M innovation portfolio allocating resources to breakthrough ventures
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation with demonstrable 2026+ tech foresight
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI) and their commercial applications
- Published author in futurism journals or patents in predictive modeling systems
- Proven ability to translate complex futures research into executive KPIs and investment decisions
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or Complex Systems Science
- Experience leading global teams across 3+ continents in ambiguous regulatory environments
- Portfolio demonstrating successful commercialization of emerging tech by 2026