Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge technology forecasting with strategic business transformation, ensuring we're not just ready for the future but actively shaping it. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate emerging paradigms in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable innovation. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to impact how humanity evolves.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology foresight frameworks using predictive analytics and trend mapping
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype solutions for future market disruptions
- Partner with R&D to accelerate breakthrough technologies (quantum AI, biocomputing, climate tech)
- Design strategic blueprints for organizational adaptation to emerging workforce paradigms
- Present future scenarios to executive stakeholders and board members with actionable insights
- Curate external partnerships with academic institutions and emerging tech startups
- Establish KPIs for innovation maturity and track progress against 2026 milestones
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or technology consulting
- Proven track record developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in scenario planning and technology adoption lifecycle modeling
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or MBA with innovation focus
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology) and ethical implications
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex futures to executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy (IEEE, HBR, etc.)
- Experience leading global teams across diverse cultural and technological contexts