Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Strategic Futurist Lead to architect our 2026 global innovation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinker who can decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to position our company as the industry's pioneer. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform future insights into actionable strategies, ensuring we dominate markets before trends emerge. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential growth, this is your moment to shape destiny.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and synthesize global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate resilience) to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 3-5 year strategic horizons
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and marketing teams
- Author quarterly future-readiness reports for executive stakeholders
- Build and maintain an external futurist network for competitive intelligence
- Design immersive foresight workshops for C-level leadership
- Integrate future forecasting into product roadmaps and investment decisions
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or related field; PhD preferred
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurism roles
- Proven expertise in horizon scanning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills to translate complex futures into compelling narratives
- Experience with scenario planning frameworks (STEEP, Delphi method)
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic innovation
- Portfolio of future-vision projects for Fortune 500 companies