Job Description
Join our pioneering team as a 2026 Strategic Futurist and shape tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, develop future-proof strategies, and position our organization at the forefront of technological evolution. This high-impact role combines foresight research with actionable business strategy to unlock opportunities in AI, biotech, and sustainable technologies.
At Horizon Dynamics, we empower our futurists with cutting-edge resources and cross-functional collaboration. You'll work directly with C-suite executives to translate future scenarios into competitive advantages, driving our mission to revolutionize industries through strategic foresight.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends and disruptive technologies to forecast industry shifts through 2026+
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for emerging markets and regulatory landscapes
- Lead cross-functional workshops to integrate future insights into product roadmaps
- Produce strategic briefs for executive decision-making on long-term investments
- Partner with R&D teams to identify breakthrough innovation opportunities
- Build and maintain a network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Quantify future market potentials through data-driven modeling and analysis
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Planning, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation strategy
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of translating future insights into actionable business strategies
- Exceptional communication skills for executive presentations and stakeholder alignment
- Published research or thought leadership in futures/innovation publications