Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the next era of human-technology symbiosis. This pivotal role demands radical imagination paired with executable foresight, shaping how businesses and societies evolve in the coming decade. You'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, neurotech innovators, and climate resilience architects to build actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond.
What You'll Accomplish: Lead horizon-scanning initiatives, develop predictive intelligence frameworks, and translate speculative futures into enterprise strategy. You'll be the compass guiding our R&D investments and stakeholder communications through unprecedented technological and societal shifts.
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year strategic foresight frameworks for 2026+ technological convergence
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives on future scenario planning
- Develop predictive intelligence models for quantum AI, biotech, and climate tech disruptions
- Author whitepapers and thought leadership on sustainable futures and digital sovereignty
- Manage innovation portfolio with $15M+ annual R&D budget allocation
- Partner with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University on emerging technology validation
- Design ethical governance frameworks for autonomous systems and neural interfaces
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent with 8+ years strategic foresight experience
- Proven track record of translating speculative futures into enterprise strategy (3+ case studies required)
- Deep expertise in quantum computing, neurotech, and climate resilience domains
- Exceptional scenario planning and systems thinking methodologies certification
- Published thought leadership in top-tier futurist journals (e.g., Future Journal, Technological Forecasting)
- Experience leading cross-continental innovation teams with diverse cultural perspectives
- Fluency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning, Causal Layered Analysis)