Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we pioneer the next frontier of innovation. As the 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead, you'll architect tomorrow's solutions today. We're seeking a visionary to decode emerging trends, shape our 5-year strategic roadmap, and transform foresight into market dominance. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, driving our position as industry pioneers.
We offer a dynamic environment where your insights directly influence billion-dollar decisions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and present groundbreaking frameworks to global stakeholders. If you thrive at the bleeding edge of what's possible, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the 2026 strategic foresight framework using AI-driven trend analysis
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives across global markets
- Translate emerging technologies (quantum, AGI, biotech) into actionable business strategies
- Author quarterly 'Future State' reports with predictive market impact assessments
- Direct a 15-person innovation lab focused on prototyping 2026-viable solutions
- Establish partnerships with leading academic institutions and research labs
- Present strategic blueprints to investors and board members
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future planning
- Expertise in AI/ML trend analysis and predictive modeling frameworks
- Published thought leadership in technology forecasting or futures studies
- Experience advising Fortune 500 on 5+ year strategic pivots
- MBA or advanced degree in Technology Forecasting, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Portfolio of implemented strategic initiatives with measurable ROI