Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we redefine the future! We're seeking a visionary Futurist to architect our strategic roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, ensuring we stay ahead of technological and societal shifts. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, innovation, and execution, this is your opportunity to shape tomorrow's landscape.
What you'll achieve:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive 2026-2030 innovation framework
- Lead cross-functional teams to translate future insights into market opportunities
- Establish thought leadership through predictive research and trend analysis
- Drive organizational adaptation to emerging technologies and societal shifts
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify disruptive technologies and societal trends impacting 2026+ markets
- Design and lead scenario-planning workshops for executive leadership and key stakeholders
- Develop quantitative and qualitative future-state models for industry transformation
- Collaborate with R&D to align innovation pipelines with long-term strategic vision
- Author thought leadership publications and presentations at global forums
- Establish KPIs for future-readiness and track organizational adaptation progress
- Mentor cross-functional teams in futures-thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic innovation, trend analysis, or futurism roles
- Proven experience developing long-term strategic roadmaps (5+ year horizons)
- Expertise in scenario planning, systems thinking, and predictive modeling
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audiences
- Published research or thought leadership in future studies
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures methodologies