Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Lead Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap, driving innovation across emerging technologies and societal trends. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our organization as an industry trailblazer.
As a key member of our executive strategy team, you'll collaborate with C-suite leaders, research labs, and global think tanks to identify disruptive opportunities. Your work will directly influence product development, market expansion, and sustainable growth initiatives in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive 2026 foresight framework, integrating AI, biotech, and climate adaptation trends
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and market inflection points
- Produce high-impact scenario analyses and strategic roadmaps for executive decision-making
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation hubs for trend validation
- Present findings to stakeholders through compelling data visualizations and narrative storytelling
- Mentor a team of futurist analysts to build organizational foresight capabilities
- Monitor geopolitical shifts and regulatory developments affecting long-term strategy
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years of experience in strategic planning or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of developing multi-year future scenarios for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Exceptional data synthesis and predictive modeling capabilities
- Experience leading cross-cultural teams and executive communications
- Published thought leadership in foresight publications (e.g., Futures, Technological Forecasting)
- Proficiency in foresight tools (Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method, Causal Layered Analysis)