Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we pioneer the next frontier of strategic foresight. We're seeking a 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's business ecosystems. This role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable strategy, ensuring our organization thrives in the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026 and beyond.
You'll lead cross-functional initiatives to anticipate technological disruptions, market shifts, and societal transformations. Collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-ready thinking into our DNA while driving innovation across product development, operations, and customer experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish quarterly 2026 Trend Briefings analyzing AI, quantum computing, biotech, and climate tech convergence
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for 3-5 year strategic horizons
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-proofing principles into organizational DNA
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Present futures intelligence to board members and executive leadership
- Mentor junior strategists in futures research methodologies
- Monitor global signals (geopolitical, technological, environmental) for early opportunity identification
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years experience in strategic planning or innovation consulting
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging tech trends (Web3, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling capabilities
- Certification in APF (Association of Professional Futurists) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating futures research deliverables
- Experience leading executive-level futures workshops