Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Group to shape the future of innovation. We're seeking a Senior Futurist & 2026 Strategy Lead to architect transformative roadmaps that will redefine industries by 2026. This role combines cutting-edge foresight methodologies with strategic execution to position our company at the forefront of emerging technologies and market shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and develop actionable frameworks that turn visionary concepts into competitive advantages.
Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, rapid prototyping, and audacious goal-setting. If you're passionate about anticipating tomorrow's disruptions and building the systems to capitalize on them, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends, technology disruptions, and socioeconomic shifts to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop strategic roadmaps with 3-5 year horizons for AI, biotech, quantum computing, and sustainability initiatives
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with executive stakeholders to build adaptive business models
- Establish KPIs and innovation metrics to track progress toward 2026 strategic milestones
- Partner with R&D to prioritize breakthrough projects aligned with future market needs
- Author thought leadership reports and present findings at industry conferences and board meetings
- Mentor innovation teams on futures-thinking methodologies and agile execution frameworks
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of developing multi-year strategic frameworks that drove measurable growth
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum, IoT)
- Credibility with C-suite executives and experience influencing high-stakes decisions
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Business, Technology, or related field
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to distill complex concepts into actionable insights
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-focused strategy implementations