Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Dynamics Group to architect the future. We're seeking a visionary Strategic Futurist to lead our 2026 roadmap development, transforming foresight into actionable strategy. This role sits at the intersection of innovation, technology, and human behavior, requiring you to decode emerging trends and position our organization as an industry trailblazer.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to integrate predictive analytics into long-term planning, ensuring we capitalize on paradigm shifts while mitigating disruption risks. If you thrive at the nexus of data, creativity, and strategic execution, this is your chance to shape tomorrow's business landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic scenarios using trend analysis, predictive modeling, and horizon scanning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align leadership on future-facing priorities
- Identify emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and assess commercial viability
- Create risk/opportunity matrices for disruptive market shifts
- Design innovation pipelines with 3-5 year implementation roadmaps
- Present strategic recommendations to executive board and investors
- Maintain foresight ecosystem through continuous research and expert networks
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, Business Analytics, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven experience developing multi-year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and predictive modeling frameworks
- Deep understanding of tech convergence (AI, IoT, biotech) and societal megatrends
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in foresight or strategy publications