Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next decade of growth. This pivotal role blends data-driven foresight with human-centric innovation, transforming speculative futures into actionable blueprints. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to navigate technological disruptions, market shifts, and societal transformations. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and strategic planning, this is your chance to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI ethics, climate adaptation, biotech evolution) to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for emerging technologies (quantum computing, neuro interfaces, synthetic biology)
- Lead cross-functional workshops translating foresight into product roadmaps and business strategies
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs to capture cutting-edge insights
- Author quarterly 'FutureScan' reports for executive decision-making and investor communications
- Design organizational resilience protocols for systemic risks (supply chain, regulatory, climate)
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon-scanning methodologies and strategic storytelling
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Portfolio demonstrating published forecasts or scenario-planning projects
- Expertise in horizon-scanning tools (Delphi method, STEEP analysis, causal layered analysis)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional data visualization and narrative communication skills
- Experience with scenario planning software (e.g., Causal Mapping, Kumu)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston or Copenhagen Institute)