Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect the future. As our 2026 Strategic Futurist, you'll decode emerging trends and translate them into actionable strategies that will define our industry's next era. This role sits at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, requiring visionary thinking to navigate uncharted territories.
We're seeking a trailblazer who thrives in ambiguity and can distill complex signals into crystal-clear roadmaps. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across biotech, AI, and sustainability sectors to build resilient frameworks for tomorrow's challenges.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across 15+ emerging technology domains
- Develop quantitative future scenario models with 85%+ predictive accuracy
- Author quarterly foresight briefs for executive board decision-making
- Design innovation pipelines targeting 2026-2030 market opportunities
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops on systemic risk and adaptation strategies
- Build proprietary forecasting algorithms using proprietary data streams
- Represent company at global futurist forums and thought leadership summits
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-vision implementations
- Mastery of scenario planning tools (e.g., STEEP, causal layered analysis)
- Expertise in AI ethics, biotech governance, or climate adaptation frameworks
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals
- Proficiency in Python/R for trend modeling and data visualization