Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Dynamics to shape the future of innovation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts before they happen.
As a key architect of our foresight initiatives, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D labs, and global think tanks. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex signals, and converts foresight into actionable business strategy. This is your chance to influence how industries evolve in the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate and map global technological, social, and economic trends through horizon scanning and scenario modeling
- Develop 2026+ strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients across AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into product innovation and market positioning
- Author high-impact trend reports and predictive frameworks for executive decision-making
- Build and maintain a network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
- Quantify future market opportunities through data-driven forecasting and risk analysis
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite and board stakeholders
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic consulting, innovation, or futures research with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research capabilities
- Published thought leadership in futures or strategy publications
- Ability to synthesize complex signals into clear, actionable insights