Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect the future! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to lead our innovation roadmap for the post-2025 landscape. This role demands a forward-thinking leader who can anticipate technological, social, and economic shifts to position our company at the forefront of emerging industries.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop proactive strategies that leverage emerging technologies like quantum computing, AI ethics frameworks, and sustainable tech ecosystems. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity and transforms complex future scenarios into actionable business opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026+ strategic foresight framework
- Analyze emerging global trends across tech, policy, and consumer behavior
- Create scenario-planning models for potential future market disruptions
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders quarterly
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints focused on 2026 capabilities
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and future-focused think tanks
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports for board of directors
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning or futurist consulting
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or related field
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Proven track record of implementing future-focused initiatives
- Deep knowledge of quantum computing, AI governance, and sustainability tech
- Exceptional data visualization and presentation skills
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston)
- Published thought leadership on future trends (required)