Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we pioneer the next frontier of human advancement. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our roadmap for the coming decade. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, ensuring our organization thrives in an exponentially evolving landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate future scenarios into tangible business opportunities. If you're passionate about shaping tomorrow's reality today, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight framework using advanced scenario modeling
- Lead quarterly trend analysis workshops with executive stakeholders to identify emerging opportunities
- Design and implement innovation pipelines aligned with 2026 technological and societal projections
- Present strategic recommendations to the board with data-driven future impact assessments
- Oversee the creation of 'Future Labs' - experimental initiatives exploring 2026-relevant paradigms
- Establish KPIs to measure progress toward 2026 strategic milestones
- Partner with R&D to accelerate prototyping of breakthrough 2026-enabling technologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) and societal megatrends
- Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills for complex future concepts
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through strategic transformation
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFPS) strongly preferred