Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to shape the future of business strategy. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and develop actionable frameworks for the next technological revolution. This role sits at the intersection of foresight, innovation, and executive leadership, requiring you to translate complex signals into transformative business opportunities.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes disparate data points, and inspires cross-functional teams to embrace forward-thinking methodologies. You'll collaborate directly with C-suite executives to build resilient strategies that position our organization as an industry trailblazer through 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies, market shifts, and societal trends impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning models for 3-5 year strategic roadmaps with quantifiable impact assessments
- Facilitate executive workshops translating foresight into innovation priorities and investment decisions
- Build and maintain proprietary trend intelligence databases using AI-powered analytical tools
- Author visionary thought leadership publications and presentations for industry conferences
- Partner with R&D teams to incubate emerging technologies aligned with 2026 market predictions
- Establish cross-functional futurist networks to embed foresight capabilities across organizational units
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused technology roles
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEPLE)
- Advanced proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and AI trend analysis platforms
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, biotech convergence, neuro-interfaces)
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex concepts into executive narratives
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic innovation (portfolio required)
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Management, or equivalent technical field
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFCS) strongly preferred