Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we pioneer the frontiers of tomorrow. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to anticipate disruptive trends, reframe industry paradigms, and position our organization at the vanguard of innovation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional think tanks, and translate speculative futures into actionable strategies that drive exponential growth.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute multi-year strategic foresight frameworks targeting 2026+ market evolutions
- Lead scenario planning workshops to identify high-impact disruptions across tech, social, and economic domains
- Develop quantitative models forecasting adoption curves for emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Produce executive-grade trend reports and horizon-scanning briefings for Board-level decision-making
- Architect innovation pipelines by synthesizing signals from academic research, startups, and geopolitical shifts
- Champion a 'future-back' mindset across 15+ departments to align short-term objectives with long-term vision
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting, corporate innovation, or futures research with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial outcomes (portfolio examples required)
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and systems thinking frameworks
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Management, or related quantitative field
- Deep fluency in emerging tech trends: generative AI, synthetic biology, decentralized systems
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience to C-suite audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy (whitepapers, journals)