Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation as we seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect next-generation solutions. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape our technology roadmap for the post-2025 landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate paradigm shifts, identify disruptive opportunities, and position our company as an industry pioneer. We offer a dynamic environment where your insights will directly impact product development, market expansion, and long-term sustainability initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and synthesize global technological, economic, and social trends to forecast 2026+ market opportunities
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for emerging technologies (quantum computing, neurotech, climate AI)
- Partner with R&D teams to align innovation roadmaps with future market demands
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed foresight into product lifecycle planning
- Produce executive-level trend reports with actionable recommendations
- Monitor geopolitical shifts and regulatory developments affecting future tech adoption
- Build an external network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, Technology Policy, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning or futurism roles within tech/innovation sectors
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex insights to diverse stakeholders
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or technology roadmaps
- Experience with AI-driven trend analysis tools and data visualization platforms
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFS) preferred