Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Strategic Futurist to architect our 2026 roadmap and lead transformative initiatives that will redefine industries. This role combines cutting-edge research with executive strategy, requiring you to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional thinking, and position our organization as the undisputed leader in the next technological paradigm. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and elite researchers to shape products, policies, and partnerships that will dominate the 2026 landscape.
Why this role matters: Your insights will directly influence $2B+ in strategic investments and guide our expansion into quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable infrastructure. This is your chance to build the future, not just predict it.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 strategic vision framework through multi-year scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional task forces in identifying and capitalizing on disruptive technologies
- Produce high-impact trend reports and whitepapers for executive board and investor presentations
- Architect innovation pipelines integrating quantum computing, biotech, and climate tech convergence
- Establish strategic partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and global policy institutes
- Mentor a team of futurists and innovation specialists to accelerate organizational foresight
- Represent the company at Davos, TED, and World Economic Forum summits
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of forecasting market shifts with 85%+ accuracy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent strategic discipline
- Deep expertise in AI governance, exponential technologies, and sustainable development
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in Harvard Business Review or equivalent tier
- Fluency in scenario modeling tools (e.g., GBN, Palisade @RISK)
- Portfolio of implemented strategic initiatives generating $50M+ ROI