Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead to architect our next-generation roadmap and transform speculative concepts into market-defining realities. This executive role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to navigate technological convergence, societal shifts, and emerging markets. Shape the future while leading cross-functional teams in developing breakthrough strategies that position us as industry pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive 2026+ strategic foresight framework identifying disruptive trends across AI, biotech, and sustainable energy sectors
- Lead scenario planning workshops for C-suite executives, translating complex data into actionable strategic pathways
- Establish and manage an innovation pipeline with minimum 5-year horizon, aligning R&D investments with future market demands
- Author high-impact futurist whitepapers and thought leadership content influencing industry discourse
- Build and nurture a global network of futurists, academics, and tech pioneers to inform strategic decisions
- Oversee the integration of emerging technologies into product roadmaps, ensuring competitive advantage through first-mover positioning
- Mentor a specialized futurist team while fostering a culture of strategic curiosity and calculated risk-taking
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Systems Thinking, or equivalent discipline with 10+ years of executive experience
- Proven track record of successfully implementing long-term strategic vision in Fortune 500 or high-growth tech environments
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, decentralized systems) and their societal implications
- Exceptional ability to synthesize complex data from diverse sources into coherent future narratives
- Experience leading cross-functional innovation teams through multi-year transformational projects
- Published thought leadership in futurist journals or industry publications with measurable impact
- Mastery of strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, horizon scanning, causal layered analysis)