Job Description
Horizon Dynamics is seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode tomorrow's disruptive forces today. In this pivotal role, you'll architect our innovation roadmap by analyzing converging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions reshaping industries by 2026. Join our elite team of futurists where your insights directly influence C-suite strategy and multi-billion dollar investments.
Responsibilities
- Identify and quantify emerging megatrends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario models for 10-year industry transformation across finance, healthcare, and manufacturing
- Produce foresight reports with actionable recommendations for executive stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future intelligence into product roadmaps
- Build competitive advantage through proprietary trend-sensing frameworks
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems for paradigm-shifting breakthroughs
- Present strategic foresight findings to Fortune 500 clients and internal leadership
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or Strategic Innovation
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or corporate innovation leadership
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their disruptive potential
- Proven ability to translate complex foresight into executable business strategy
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., WFS, APF) preferred