Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group as a Futurist & Strategic Planner 2026 to architect tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends and shape our strategic roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts and future-proof our organization.
As a key member of our Global Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and academic partners to develop forward-looking frameworks. Your insights will directly influence product roadmaps, market entry strategies, and organizational resilience planning. We offer a dynamic environment where curiosity is currency and experimentation is encouraged.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate tech) and their implications for 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic models for market disruption and competitive advantage
- Lead cross-functional foresight initiatives using horizon scanning and Delphi methods
- Present future-state frameworks to executive stakeholders and board members
- Design and facilitate innovation workshops with Fortune 500 partners
- Author annual 'Future State' reports and trend briefings for industry publications
- Mentor junior futurists in predictive analytics and strategic foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist role
- Proven track record of predicting market shifts (portfolio required)
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systemic risk modeling
- Proficiency with foresight tools (e.g., STEEP analysis, cross-impact matrices)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex future scenarios
- Published thought leadership in future-focused publications
- Experience with AI-driven trend forecasting platforms (e.g., GPT-4, Trend Hunter)