Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we shape the future beyond 2026. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's innovations. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical business strategy, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll work with Fortune 500 clients to anticipate disruptions, develop long-term roadmaps, and position organizations for exponential growth in an era of unprecedented change.
What you'll do: Lead horizon-scanning initiatives, build scenario-planning frameworks, and deliver executive-level insights that transform uncertainty into opportunity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate foresight into product development, market entry strategies, and organizational resilience planning.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research across technology, social, economic, and geopolitical domains
- Develop and maintain scenario-planning frameworks for 2026+ market landscapes
- Design executive foresight workshops and strategy sessions for C-suite stakeholders
- Produce trend reports and innovation roadmaps with actionable recommendations
- Lead cross-functional teams to integrate foresight into product roadmaps
- Monitor and analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, etc.) for commercial viability
- Build strategic partnerships with innovation labs and research institutions
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Planning, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or corporate strategy
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience to executive audiences
- Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision-making capabilities
- Published thought leadership in future-focused publications or journals
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP preferred)