Job Description
Are you ready to shape the future? Horizon Dynamics Inc. seeks a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to lead our innovation roadmap and anticipate transformative trends defining the next decade. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinking leader who can decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to position our company at the forefront of 2026's digital frontier.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to integrate futuristic insights into product development, market expansion, and long-term strategy. Your expertise will directly influence our $2B innovation portfolio, ensuring we capitalize on AI-driven automation, quantum computing, and sustainable tech revolutions. Join us in architecting tomorrow's success today.
Responsibilities
- Forecast global megatrends and disruptive technologies impacting 2026's business landscape
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for high-impact opportunities (e.g., metaverse integration, climate-tech adoption)
- Lead cross-functional teams in translating futuristic insights into actionable product roadmaps
- Present strategic recommendations to investors and board members with data-driven future-state projections
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of industry pioneers, academic researchers, and innovation partners
- Monitor emerging risks and ethical implications of 2026's technological evolution
- Design innovation incubators for next-gen solutions targeting 2026 market readiness
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Strategic Innovation, or related field; PhD preferred
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year future-state roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, Web3.0) and their commercial applications
- Exceptional scenario-planning and trend-analysis capabilities with published thought leadership
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in high-growth tech environments
- Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive modeling
- Certification in Futures Studies (e.g., from World Future Society) preferred