Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics as we architect the future of business strategy for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a pioneering Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional thinking, and transform how organizations navigate tomorrow's landscape. This hybrid role combines deep analytical rigor with creative foresight, requiring you to bridge technological innovation with human-centric solutions.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable roadmaps for the next decade, leveraging AI-driven analytics while maintaining ethical guardrails. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity and rapid experimentation – perfect for a thought leader who thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business transformation.
Position includes comprehensive benefits package, unlimited PTO, and $10,000 annual innovation budget for personal development and cutting-edge tools.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate resilience) to identify disruptive opportunities and threats for 2026+ scenarios
- Develop future-proof strategic frameworks using scenario planning and predictive modeling
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype solutions for emerging market gaps
- Present foresight insights to executive teams with compelling data visualizations and narrative storytelling
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurist experts, academics, and industry disruptors
- Author quarterly trend briefs that shape company R&D priorities and investment decisions
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies and ethical foresight practices
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field with 8+ years experience
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI trajectories)
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex futures into actionable strategies
- Portfolio demonstrating successful implementation of future-oriented initiatives
- Experience with AI-driven forecasting tools and data visualization platforms
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Thinking preferred
- Published thought leadership on emerging trends in peer-reviewed journals or industry forums