Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the next wave of technological innovation. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging trends, shape disruptive product roadmaps, and position our company at the forefront of 2026's digital frontier. This role demands a blend of strategic foresight, technical acumen, and market intuition to transform futuristic concepts into market-leading solutions.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to forecast 2026 market opportunities and threats
- Develop cross-functional product roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite stakeholders on future-proofing business models
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen solutions targeting 2026 adoption curves
- Author whitepapers and thought leadership on 2026 industry disruption vectors
- Manage $5M+ innovation budget for 2026 pilot projects and strategic partnerships
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, product innovation, or futurist consulting
- Expertise in emerging tech trends with published thought leadership (e.g., IEEE, HBR)
- Proven track record of launching category-defining products with 3-5 year horizons
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or MBA with innovation focus
- Proficiency in strategic forecasting tools (Horizon scanning, Delphi methods, AI trend analysis)
- Experience scaling teams for exponential growth environments
- Portfolio of 2026+ technology impact assessments