Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap, shaping how businesses and societies adapt to exponential technological shifts. This senior role demands a blend of foresight, analytical rigor, and executive influence to position our organization as a pioneer in the next decade of disruption.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional think tanks, and translate complex future scenarios into actionable strategies. Your insights will directly impact product development, market positioning, and organizational resilience in an era defined by AI, quantum computing, and sustainable transformation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a 2026 technology foresight framework using scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning
- Produce quarterly strategic briefings for executive leadership on emerging disruptive forces
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future business models and value propositions
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs to identify breakthrough opportunities
- Design organizational adaptation strategies for workforce evolution and ethical tech adoption
- Present future scenarios to stakeholders through compelling visual storytelling and data narratives
- Mentor a team of futurists and analysts to build internal foresight capabilities
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, futures research, or corporate innovation with proven 2030+ impact
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) and their societal implications
- Published thought leadership in futures journals or industry whitepapers
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Experience facilitating executive workshops on long-range scenario planning
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP, causal layered analysis)
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex concepts into strategic directives
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-strategy implementation in Fortune 500 settings