Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect the future! We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap. This pivotal role combines deep foresight analysis with actionable strategy development, shaping how organizations navigate tomorrow's technological, societal, and economic shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to translate future scenarios into competitive advantages. Our dynamic startup environment offers unparalleled opportunities to influence global industries while working alongside Nobel laureates and industry pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual '2026 Horizon Report' identifying disruptive technologies and market paradigms
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite clients to prepare for 2026+ business environments
- Lead cross-functional workshops integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech forecasts
- Create predictive models for workforce transformation and supply chain evolution
- Present strategic briefings to executive boards on future-proofing methodologies
- Author thought leadership pieces published in MIT Technology Review and Harvard Business Review
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or Strategic Foresight (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning or futurist consulting with Fortune 500 exposure
- Expertise in predictive analytics tools (e.g., Palisade @Risk, AnyLogic)
- Demonstrated success in publishing peer-reviewed future scenarios
- Proficiency in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Shell Two Loops, Delphi Technique)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling ability to communicate complex futures to diverse stakeholders