Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a Futurist Strategist 2026 and architect tomorrow's business landscape today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal transformations for our 2026 roadmap. This role blends data-driven foresight with creative strategy to position our clients at the forefront of innovation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to build resilient, future-proof business models while navigating AI, quantum computing, and biotech disruptions. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term planning, this is your chance to shape industries before they happen.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends, regulatory shifts, and demographic changes to map 2026+ business scenarios
- Develop strategic frameworks integrating AI, automation, and sustainable practices for enterprise transformation
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state vision and execution pathways
- Produce annual 'Horizon Scan' reports identifying high-impact opportunities and threats
- Design scenario-planning models for climate adaptation, workforce evolution, and market volatility
- Partner with R&D teams to commercialize emerging technologies in 2026-2030 timeframe
- Establish thought leadership through whitepapers, keynote speeches, and industry forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Technology Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, innovation labs, or futurist research with Fortune 500 exposure
- Expertise in trend analysis tools (e.g., horizon scanning, Delphi method, systems modeling)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, climate tech)
- Proven track record of developing future-ready business strategies with measurable impact
- Exceptional storytelling skills to translate complex scenarios into actionable insights
- Experience with scenario planning tools like SAP Integrated Business Planning or Palisade @Risk
- Global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors