Job Description
Shape the future at Horizon Dynamics as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, design tomorrow's solutions, and guide our innovation roadmap. Join a cross-disciplinary team redefining what's possible in the next 3 years.
Why This Role Matters: As industries accelerate toward 2026, you'll bridge foresight with actionable strategy—transforming speculative insights into competitive advantages for Fortune 500 clients and our proprietary ventures.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for clients in AI, biotech, and climate tech
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-proof solutions
- Deliver executive briefings on emerging risks and opportunities
- Build quantitative forecasting models using alternative data streams
- Author thought leadership publications positioning Horizon as the 2026 authority
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Expertise in trend analysis with demonstrable impact on business strategy
- Mastery of foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, horizon scanning)
- Advanced proficiency in data visualization and scenario planning tools
- Portfolio showcasing 2026+ trend predictions with validation
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred)