Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking visionary 2026 Futurist Strategists to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions before they happen. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to shape our company's decade-long roadmap. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to transform futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies.
We offer a dynamic environment where your insights directly impact $2B+ product portfolios and market positioning. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, and can predict trends others miss, this is your moment to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026-2030
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for board-level decision making
- Partner with AI research teams to integrate predictive analytics into foresight methodologies
- Deliver quarterly trend briefings to executive leadership and key stakeholders
- Design and conduct ethnographic research on emerging consumer behaviors
- Create visualizations of future landscapes for cross-functional alignment
- Mentor junior futurists and build foresight capabilities across the organization
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, futures research, or technology forecasting
- Proven track record of accurately predicting market disruptions
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Sociology, Technology, or MBA
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic foresight
- Experience with predictive analytics tools and data visualization platforms