Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role merges predictive analytics, emerging technology foresight, and human-centric design to shape our next generation of products and services. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities while mitigating future risks. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your chance to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement horizon-scanning frameworks to identify emerging trends and disruptive technologies through 2030
- Lead scenario planning workshops for executive leadership, modeling potential futures for key business verticals
- Conduct primary research through expert interviews, ethnographic studies, and technology prototyping
- Translate complex future insights into actionable product roadmaps and innovation pipelines
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Author thought leadership publications and represent the company at global futurist conferences
- Mentor junior analysts and build a future-focused research team
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology research with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technology adoption curves
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies: quantum computing, neurotech, synthetic biology, AGI
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences
- Published author in futurism or innovation fields (required portfolio submission)
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through multi-year transformation initiatives
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method, Cross-Impact Matrices)