Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as Horizon Dynamics Inc. seeks a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. In this pivotal role, you'll lead cross-functional initiatives to prepare our organization for the technological, social, and economic transformations of 2026.
You'll partner with C-suite executives to develop predictive models, scenario-planning frameworks, and strategic blueprints that position us at the forefront of disruption. This is your chance to influence the future of industries while working with world-class data scientists, product architects, and thought leaders in our state-of-the-art innovation lab.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026
- Develop predictive models and scenario-planning frameworks for strategic decision-making
- Collaborate with R&D to integrate future-proof innovations into product roadmaps
- Present foresight insights to executive leadership and board members
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging trends and future-proof strategies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech trend analysis
- Proven experience developing predictive models and scenario-planning frameworks
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling abilities for complex concepts
- Published author or speaker at global futurism conferences
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-proofing initiatives for Fortune 500 companies