Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics as we redefine the future of technology and human potential. We seek a pioneering 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead to chart our course through emerging paradigms. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, shaping how organizations navigate tomorrow's landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term roadmaps while fostering a culture of innovation. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business transformation, this is your moment to leave a legacy.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 5-10 year strategic foresight frameworks for disruptive industries
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and validate future-facing business models
- Conduct horizon scanning across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and socio-technical systems
- Present executive briefings on emerging risks and opportunities through scenario planning
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Drive thought leadership through whitepapers and industry keynotes
- Mentor next-generation futurists and innovation specialists
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, R&D leadership, or innovation management
- Proven experience with trend analysis, scenario planning, and technology roadmapping
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals
- Fluency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, causal layered analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating impact on organizational strategy through futures work