Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and drive innovation across emerging technologies. This pivotal role combines strategic foresight with hands-on execution to shape how industries evolve in the coming decade. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and translate complex trends into actionable business strategies that position us as market leaders.
Why This Role Matters: As we approach 2026, the convergence of AI, biotech, and sustainable energy demands unprecedented strategic agility. Your expertise will directly influence our product development, market expansion, and investment priorities during this critical inflection point. This is your opportunity to define the future, not just react to it.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 strategic foresight framework, including scenario planning and trend analysis across tech, policy, and socio-economic domains
- Lead innovation sprints to prototype solutions for 2026 market challenges, partnering with engineering and product teams
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders through compelling data visualizations and narrative storytelling
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors to inform strategic direction
- Author thought leadership content (whitepapers, keynote presentations) establishing Horizon Dynamics as a 2026 innovation authority
- Oversee cross-functional implementation of 2026 strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with core business objectives
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy, innovation, or futurist roles with demonstrable impact on long-term organizational planning
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Expertise in emerging technologies: generative AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology, or climate tech
- Proven track record of translating complex trends into executable business strategies with measurable ROI
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate visionary concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Portfolio of published futurist work (books, reports, or influential industry publications)
- Certification in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists)